Amy Bartlett Wright, Certificate Advisor

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From Lady’s Slipper Orchids to Eastern Painted Turtles to Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, scientific illustrators must communicate accurate natural science information while applying artistic skills of design, drawing and painting. In this program, students develop the observational skills necessary for realistic depiction while they hone their artistic abilities to create visually powerful illustrations. Students work from nature at all times and render in a variety of media and techniques to find their chosen medium. The program uses unique RISD facilities, such as the Edna Lawrence Nature Laboratory, and local resources, including the Roger Williams Park Museum of Natural History, Zoo and Greenhouse, to aid students in the process of observing and depicting the natural world. Students create portfolios of their strongest work, demonstrating competency in traditional and digital rendering of Natural Science subjects for the purpose of professional marketing and potential publication.