The Guild handbook of scientific illustration / edited by Elaine R.S. Hodges ..

• Pt. I. Basics -- 1. Generalized Steps -- 2. Studio Basics -- 3. Archival Considerations -- 4. Light on Form -- Pt. II. Rendering Techniques -- 5. Line and Ink -- 6. Pencil -- 7. Carbon Dust -- 8. Watercolor and Wash -- 9. Gouache and Acrylics -- 10. Airbrush -- 11. Murals and Dioramas -- 12. Model Building -- 13. Introduction to Computer Graphics -- 14. From 2D to 3D -- Pt. III. Subject Matter -- 15. Illustrating Molecules -- 16. Illustrating Earth Sciences -- 17. Illustrating Astronomy -- 18. Illustrating Plants -- 19. Illustrating Fossils -- 20. Illustrating Invertebrates -- 21. Illustrating Fishes -- 22. Illustrating Amphibians and Reptiles -- 23. Illustrating Birds -- 24. Illustrating Mammals -- 25. Illustrating Animals in Their Habitats -- 26. Illustrating Humans and Their Artifacts -- 27. Illustrating Medical Subjects -- Pt. IV. Beyond Basics -- 28. Using the Microscope -- 29. Charts and Diagrams -- 30. Cartography for the Scientific Illustrator -- 31. Copy Photography -- 32. The Printing Process -- Pt. V. The Business of Scientific Illustration -- 33. Copyright -- 34. Contracts -- 35. Operating a Freelance Business.

• "This Second Edition offers broad coverage, ranging from a basic discussion of the roles and responsibilities of the scientist (or client) and the illustrator to the most current technological advances in the field. It includes new chapters on basic computer graphics, murals, model building, illustrating molecules, astronomy, 3D modeling, and earth sciences. The hundreds of tools and materials that the illustrator uses are examined here, with specific recommendations for surfaces, media, drawing tools, propping materials, measuring devices, and more. Real-world guidance, best practices, and helpful tips support the text, as well as information on innovative applications unique to scientific illustration."--BOOK JACKET. 

Ämnesord

Naturhistoriska illustrationer  (sao)

Scientific illustration.  (LCSH)

Natural history illustration.  (LCSH)

Natural history illustration  (LCSH)

Indexterm och SAB-rubrik

Ifr Bokillustration

Klassifikation

Q222 (LCC)

502.22 (DDC)

Ifr (kssb/7)