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Illustrating Atoms and Molecules

—James Perkins

This article appears in the 2011 Journal of Natural Science Illustration

Abstract: Since atoms are smaller than the wavelength of visible light, it is theoretically impossible to “see” an atom, even with the most powerful microscope. Nevertheless, we recognize that atoms consist of “shells” of electrons buzzing around a central nucleus. Therefore, it’s common to depict an atom as a simple sphere, its diameter proportional to the size of its outermost electron shell. Furthermore, scientists have...

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Transform Your Perspective: GNSI-DC April Meeting

More images are available in the article published in the 2012 winter issue of the GNSI Journal of Natural Science Illustration

Biruta Akerbergs Hansen discusses how she transformed her perspective as scientific illustrator from measuring in micro millimeters through a microscope to painting monumental walls the length of a football field.  And it all began with a fiberglass cow!

Biruta’s presentation will illustrate the many intermediate stages and lessons that she learned in art school (Cooper Union and the Art Students' League in NY),...

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Upcoming Events

Artist Residency at Caribou Ranch, CO - Summer 2012
January 1, 2012 - 12:00am - February 15, 2012 - 12:00am

Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department is announcing a Artist in Residence Opportunity for next summer at Caribou Ranch, west of Boulder, CO.

The selected artists can stay up to 7 days  in the historic DeLonde Barn at Caribou Ranch and work in and with the inspiring landscape of the Caribou ranch. For more information, please click here.

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