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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction xi

Part I Basics 1

1 Generalized Steps 3

2 Studio Basics 23

3 Archival Considerations 58

4 Light on Form 89

Part 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

Part 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

Part IV Beyond Basics

28 Using the Microscope

29 Charts and Diagrams

30 Cartography for the Scientific Illustrator

31 Copy Photography

32 The Printing Process