Quinn Sedig

I am a detail-oriented Scientific Illustrator experienced in botanical, biological and wildlife illustration. I have worked collaboratively with several staff members during college- researching for, conceptualizing and executing scientific illustrations that pertain to their field of study.

Some of these include: visualizing the life cycle of the parasite C. bushiensis into a full color illustration, creating scale pen and ink drawings of bone fragments, and isometric illustrations for consumer products. These projects have been used in professional and/or published settings.

Scientific Illustration requires knowledge of several softwares and skill sets. I have extensive background using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, as well as ZBrush and Procreate. Additionally, I have experience using various types of traditional media, including; graphite, pen and ink, charcoal, watercolor, colored pencils, gouache, acrylic and pastel.

In all settings I am driven, detail-oriented and personable. When it comes to my work, I take craftsmanship and professionalism very seriously.

My website: qsscientificillustration.com

C.A.R.E. Intersectional Working Group - Scientific Illustrator

FEB 2023 - MAY 2023

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

• Drafted and executed a full-color illustration depicting the impact student volunteers have on the improvement of the prairie landscape at Nachusa Grasslands.
• Collaborated with faculty and staff from multiple disciplines (Biology, Illustration, Political Science, Communications) to discover which methods of visualization and communication increase student activism in environmental restoration

Karen E. Samonds, Associate Professor - Scientific Illustrator

NOV 2022- MAR 2023

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

• Executed both tonal and line drawings of specimens to be published (pending).
• Measured, photographed and carefully handled specimens to prepare for detailed and accurate observational illustrations

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Jennifer Koop, Assistant Professor - Scientific Illustrator 

OCTOBER 2023

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

• Visualized the life cycle of the parasite C. bushiensis into a full color illustration, to be used as a visual aid in classroom and conference settings
• Examined, observed and researched specimens to make accurate illustrations and captions

Northern Illinois University- Dekalb, IL- BFA, Illustration 

AUG 2020 - MAY 2023

Sauk Valley Community College - Transfer 

AUG 2018- MAY 2020