Beyond the Prompt: the Limitations of AI in Scientific Illustration Professional scientific illustration does not begin with a pencil or image software, but with a clear question: what scientific communication problem are we trying to solve? Understanding how to create a rigorous image means recognizing that drawing is only the visible phase of a much [...]
Stroke Taxonomy: Types of Scientific Illustration Often, I am asked which types of scientific illustration I specialize in. The question seems simple, but it conceals a deeper issue: how can we classify a discipline as broad, cross-disciplinary, and methodologically demanding as scientific illustration? Scientific illustration is not an isolated technique or a closed style. It [...]
Step-by-Step Scientific Illustration Professional scientific illustration does not begin with a pencil or image software, but with a clear question: what scientific communication problem are we trying to solve? Understanding how to create a rigorous image means recognizing that drawing is only the visible phase of a much deeper process, where analysis and methodology are [...]
Technical Guide to Professional Scientific Illustration I am Hugo Salais, the specialist behind Metazoa Studio. I have worked as a professional scientific illustrator for over 13 years, partnering with science, healthcare, outreach, and culture professionals to transform complex scientific information into clear, rigorous, and visually effective imagery. In this technical guide, I will explain what [...]