Michael Vitha Nolan
2D Studio- Illustration
Artist Statement
In my body of work, I combine elements of both scientific illustration and concept art together to create unique and interesting pieces. On top of this, I wanted to explore and try to find a middle ground that highlights aspects of two conflicting styles of illustration. For the pieces that are somewhere in the middle, I want them to feel like viewing a diorama that captures a specific moment in time. Overall, my work is meant to combine two completely different styles of illustration that I love while also strengthening areas of illustration that I struggle with.
Yucca, 2021, digital, 8”x10”
Ribbon Canyon, 2021, digital, 15”x8.5”
Repurposed Silo Atrium, 2021, digital, 10”x11.25”
Abandoned, 2021, digital, 20” x 10”
Sun-bleached Oasis, 2021, digital, 24” x 13.5”
Banyan Tree way. 2021, digital, 13” x 7.5”
Eel Pond, 2021, digital, 9”x12”
Bone Studies, 2021, digital, 11”x17”
1:1 Nine-banded Armadillo, 2021, Graphite and photoshop, 30” x 14”
Mutualism, 2021, digital, 20”x 13”
Tomatillo Harvest guide, 2021, digital, 14”x 10”
Beaver Skull video, 2021, Zbrush, 1920px x 1080px
Artist Bio
Michael Vitha Nolan is a 23-year-old illustrator who does both commercial and scientific illustration. During their time at NIU, they have collaborated with multiple science departments including an internship with the communiversity gardens and participating as a lab team member for Samonds labs in the NIU bio department. On top of this, they worked for the schools marketing firm on both design and production end of countless projects. While Michael is graduating With a BFA in illustration, they eventually want to further their studies and apply to a Biomedical Visualization graduate school program.