People always ask me why we need scientific illustrators in this world when we have photography. My answer: there are things that we simply cannot photograph. For example: distant planets, extinct animals and ecosystems, and anything on the subatomic level. Here’s an article on Lynette Cook, an astronomical artist who makes a living imagining the landscapes beyond the reach of photography. Very cool work. Article in USA Today: Art can be a tool in planetary exploration - USATODAY.com Lynette Cook’s website: Space Art.org

People always ask me why we need scientific illustrators in this world when we have photography. My answer: there are things that we simply cannot photograph. For example: distant planets, extinct animals and ecosystems, and anything on the subatomic level. Here’s an article on Lynette Cook, an astronomical artist who makes a living imagining the landscapes beyond the reach of photography. Very cool work.

Article in USA Today: Art can be a tool in planetary exploration - USATODAY.com

Lynette Cook’s website: Space Art.org

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