TAYLOR ROYAN
Scientific Illustration
The use of images to clarify or explain scientific concepts.
California Coastal Redwood
sequoia sempervirens
Explains the anatomic features of the California coastal redwood.
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Watercolor and pen
2022
Madrone
vs
Manzanita
arbutus menziesii & Arctostaphylos manzanita
Compares the scientific differences between the madrone tree and the manzanita bush.
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watercolor and pen
2022
Chanterelle Mushroom
cantharellus cibarius
Observes the basic anatomy of the chanterelle mushroom.
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Watercolor and pen
2022
Paper Nautilus
Argonauta Argo
Watercolor and Pen
2022
Fly Agaric Mushroom
amanita muscaria
Painted with the dried and ground skins of a mature amanita mushroom cap.
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Harvested 1/5/2021
Painted 2/2/2021
Monterey Cypress Tree
cupressus macrocarpa
Ball point pen
2020
Northern Leopard Frog
Mixed media on paper
2020
lithobates pipiens
Study of the Black Widow Spider
latrodectus mactans
This four part lithography print series explores several aspects of the black widow spider's anatomical features: anatomy, chemical properties of active venom, web elasticity capabilities and behavioral tendencies.
2019
Human Skeleton
Watercolor on paper
2017
homo sapien