The Art of Scientific Illustration: Drawing Animal Skulls

Bone and skull renderings are used by scientists in many fields of biology and archeology, and the illustrations themselves can be beautiful works of art.

In this workshop, students will be provided a variety of genuine animal skulls (from the extensive collection of Rest In Pieces Taxidermy) to draw from life. We will discuss a brief history of scientific illustration followed by a tutorial on several traditional techniques used by illustrators to render bones. Students will finish the workshop with their own detailed animal skull illustration.

This workshop is appropriate for artists of any skill level.