Scientific illustrator

Scientific illustrators...

• Are scientists and artists
• Create visual representations of abstract concepts
• Drawings, paintings
• Make computer models in two and three dimensions
• Do fieldwork to illustrate models properly

Types of scientific art include

• Mechanical diagrams 
• Molecular models (pictured)
• Visual models of animals, plants, cellular structures
• Illustrations of scientific laboratory equipment 

Scientific Illustrators often have degrees or minors in both science and art. They must fully understand their subjects.

Certification takes 1-2 years to complete and artist continue to obtain extensive training in medicine, science, and art techniques throughout their career.

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Where does a scientific illustrator work???

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• In the field
• From home
• At a university
• In an art studio
• In a laboratory

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Salary

• The median salary for a scientific illustrator is $50,000 
• The top salary is $150,000

Professional Groups

• The Guild of Scientific Illustrators
• The Association of Medical Illustrators
• Various University Associations