RNA // Somatic Cell Illustration Process

Continued watercolour cell illustrations for bio-engineering company, the wonderful Fluidigm. 

This time RNA, (DNA's single stranded-counterpart). I began with some initial concept

sketches, exploring various orientations:

The most linear shape was decided on to be the most instantly recognisable, also so that each end had the potential to link-up in order to create an extended version.

Then followed many colour "test-runs" - to experiment with colour-scheme concepts, and some additional extras to practice technique. Here are a just a few of the tests:

The final RNA strand is a vivid teal with chartreuse-green and fuchsia highlights. As with the previous linear DNA illustrations, there is also an extended, longer version. 

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Artwork (C) Amy Holliday 2019

www.amyholliday.co.uk

Asymmetrical DNA // Somatic Cell Illustration Process

Continued watercolour cell illustrations for bio-engineering company, the wonderful Fluidigm. An asymmetrical-style DNA helix, including open-ends which allow it to link-up upon itself in order to create an extended, longer version of itself. This one was a little trickier to draw...

Then followed a series of colour tests, using bright greens and rich blues:

 The final DNA strand has rich tones, with deep shadows and bright highlights:

Fluidigm (C) www.fluidigm.com

Artwork (C) Amy Holliday 2019

www.amyholliday.co.uk

Watercolour DNA // Somatic Cell Illustration Process

Continued watercolour cell illustrations for a bio-engineering client. This time to produce organic, fluid and beautiful-looking DNA helices. 

Initial concept sketches: To help produce these designs, the creative team continually request additional input from working scientists, who help to ensure the images being portrayed remain somewhat realistic and scientifically-correct.

When the shape and style of the helix had been determined, the next stage was to find the most effective way to add colour.

In addition to a vertical helix, a horizontal design was also suggested:

The final, finished illustrations are... a bold, vertical helix shape in turquoise and purple with chartreuse-green and fuchsia-pink highlights:

...with an accompanying horizontal perspective using a similar colour-theme:

Artwork (C) Amy Holliday 2019

www.amyholliday.co.uk