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Episode 67: Julie Johnson – Life Science Studios

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Julie is a biologist, artist and founder of Life Science Studios. As a scientific illustrator, she helps biologists communicate their research by creating imagery that captures and conveys the essential elements of their work. Problem solving, communication and artistic expression are all part of Julie's creative process.

Listen to hear more about:

  • Julie’s early nature experiences.

  • Types of scientific illustration and the many reasons people use scientific illustrations in their work.

  • How Julie creates accurate scientific illustrations even when quality reference photos are difficult to source. 

  • The problem-solving aspects of Julie’s work.  

  • The intricacies of communication between client and artist that are involved in creating an illustration.

  • How the pandemic has changed the way Julie works.

  • Julie’s love of mushrooms and creating mushroom illustrations.

  • Integrating hand drawn as well as digital elements into an illustration.

To find out more about Julie and her work, visit her website https://www.lifesciencestudios.com.

Follow Julie on Instagram @lifesciencestudios.


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