"Through my enthusiasm for biology and background in art, I make identifying patterns in the tree of life contagious! Scientists are working every day to understand the parts, relate the pieces and build the puzzle of our knowledge of this magnificent planet. The work they do is the fuel my illustrations use to spark interest and form a permanent connection between the minds of man and the natural world."
About:
Lindsay Wright has been cultivating a keen observational eye since she was young. The desire for drawing realistically with scientific themes developed through schooling as Lindsay earned a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts with a minor in Biology at the University of Pittsburgh, followed by a Graduate Certificate in Science Illustration from California State University, Monterey Bay. Typically working in color pencil to bring out the bright colors and detail of nature, Lindsay uses her knowledge in the sciences to draw accurate illustrations. She is an active member of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators and the 2019-2020 President of the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators. Currently living in Pittsburgh, Lindsay works as a freelance science illustrator while participating in local art shows and festivals.
Publications:
Kenneth J. Lacovara, Matthew C. Lamanna, Lucio M. Ibiricu, Jason C. Poole, Elena R. Schroeter, etc., “A Gigantic, Exceptionally Complete Titanosaurian Sauropod Dinosaur from Southern Patagonia, Argentina”, Scientific Reports 4, Article number: 6196 (2014)
Skeletal Illustration in Figure 2 done by Lindsay Wright.
Patricia Waldron, Sidebar: "Migraine: A Painful History”, Science Notes, University of California, Santa Cruz Science Writing Program (2014)
Illustration for Article Sidebar about the history of migraine treatments by Lindsay Wright.
Projects:
2016 – Present
Illustrations for Elementary Modules, Smithsonian Science Education Center
Create New NGSS-aligned digital illustrations that will be featured in modules for grades 3 through 5 and be part of accompanying readers.
September 2018
Apatosaurus Reconstruction Re-Drawing, University of Pittsburgh
Redraw previous sauropod dinosaur illustration with the exposed scapula found by the Honors College’s summer Paleontology class in Wyoming. The illustration will be part of a permanent display along with the found bone to be open to the public in Posvar Hall.
September 2018
"Rhinoceros Hornbill", Aviary Maker Challenge, National Aviary
Makers collaborate with National Aviary to create products inspired by a specific bird species available for purchase in the National Aviary’s gift shops and potentially other retail locations. The maker will work with education staff in the creation of programming that connects visitors with the maker’s vision and design, and with the conservation story associated with each bird species.
August 2018
Illustrations for Missouri National Recreation River short film, Argentine Productions
Create eight (8) realistic, simple illustrations of extinct species for use in an informative video about the Missouri National Recreational River. The illustrations are the fossil and “fleshed-out” renderings of a mosasaur, plesiosaur, gastropod and bivalve.
June 2018
"Bee Mindful", Cool Globes Pittsburgh
Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet, is a public art exhibition designed to raise awareness of solutions to climate change. Cool Globes grew out of a commitment at the Clinton Global Initiative in 2005, and was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 2006. Since that time, Cool Globes premiered in Chicago and went on tour across the country and around the world to over 20 different cities. In each city, local artists are asked to create a new design for one of the 6ft diameter globes.
April 2018
Pollinators and Seeds Poster, Pollinator Partnership
Design and render digital artwork for an educational poster depicting the diversity of pollinators that support the healthy wildlands and nutritious food supply in North America.
January 2015
Illustrations for Plant Care App, We Are Thinkering, Inc.
Create illustrations of common garden flowers in 5 states (happy, needs some water, needs significant water, wilted, frost) to be animated for an App about plant care.
February 2012
Sarris Jungle Mural, Frank Sarris Public Library, Canonsburg, Pa
Permanent installation of a realistic jungle scene for the archway to the children’s section of Canonsburg’s Public Library. The installation consists of 63 tropic animals rendered in color pencil and assembled as a complete image in Adobe Photoshop.
February 2011
Hominoid Facial Reconstruction, Education Department, Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Reconstruction of the facial structures of five hominoid skulls to use as masks for a hands-on display in the Discovery Room.
March 2011
Apatosaurus Reconstruction Drawing, Forbes Craig Honors College, University of Pittsburgh
Illustrate the sauropod dinosaur with the exposed scapula found by the Honors College’s summer Paleontology class in Wyoming. The illustration permanently hangs above the found bone’s display case in the Honors College Forbes Craig Dorm’s common room.
Education/Certifications:
2011 - Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts/Biology minor - University of Pittsburgh
2014 - Graduate Certificate in Science Illustration- California State University, Monterey Bay
2014 - Cat and Dog First Aid Certificate - American Red Cross
Internships:
March 2012 – August 2014
Paleontology Illustration Intern - Vertebrate Paleontology, Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Through intensive collaboration with the co-authoring paleontologists, as an informal internship with Dr. Matthew Lamanna, I was guided in digitally drawing a skeletal reconstruction of a new Titanosaur species.
June 2014 – October 2014
Art Direction Intern - Dinosaur Zootles, Wildlife Education Inc.
Prepare a layout for six dinosaur themed Zootles, animal magazine for ages 4-6. Responsibilities include research, layout, rough illustrations and writing, as well as budgeting and preparing the project to begin it’s completion.
Exhibitions and Shows:
2019-
The Collective Works of the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators, Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center
12th Annual Polish Hill Arts Festival
Guild of Natural Science Illustrators Annual Exhibit, Queensland Museum in Brisbane
4th Annual Millvale MusicFest
GoatFest in South Side Park
Squirrel Hill Night Market with I Made it! Market
2018 -
Cool Globes Pittsburgh
"In-sec-ta" by Laura Ramie and Lindsay Wright, Bantha Tea Bar
Wings and Wildlife Art Show at the National Aviary
"Unboxed" Department of Studio Arts 50th Anniversary Alumni Exhibit, University of Pittsburgh
Guild of Natural Science Illustrators 50th Anniversary Exhibit, AAAS
Squirrel Hill Night Market with I Made it! Market
"Birds, Bats, Bees & Trees," Vada Shied Gallery at ASU Mountain Home, Arkansas
2017 -
"Art of Facts: Uncovering Pittsburgh Stories" PSI 20th Anniversary Exhibit, Senator John Heinz History Center
Wings and Wildlife Art Show at the National Aviary
2016 -
Wings and Wildlife Art Show at the National Aviary
Guild of Natural Science Illustrators Annual Exhibit
9th Annual Polish Hill Arts Festival
Squirrel Hill Night Market with I Made it! Market
2015 -
Wings and Wildlife Art Show at the National Aviary
2014 -
Science Illustration Graduate Show, Pacific Grove Natural History Museum
2012 -
“Situation Anophthalmus hitleri” by Jasmine Cibic, Contributing Artist
European Capital of Culture Maribor 2012 in co-production with Galerija Skuc Ljubljana
Sarris Jungle Mural Opening Reception and Solo Art Show
2011 -
University of Pittsburgh Graduate Show, Frick Fine Arts Museum
2009 -
The Pittsburgh Green Bridge Project, The Mattress Factory Museum
Collaboration project between CAPA High School and the University of Pittsburgh
2006 -
“Kids Reconstruct with Creativity” Scholastic Art and Writing National Award
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans, Louisiana
The Mississippi Museum of Art in Jackson, Mississippi
Scholastic Inc. Corporate Headquarters in New York City
United States Department of Education in Washington, D.C.
Press:
Biophilia: Pittsburgh July Meeting, "Science Illustration with Lindsay Wright", Phipps Conservatory (July, 2019)
IQ Smartparent, "All About Animals", WQED (April, 2019)
Justice Sifford, "Artist Spotlight - Lindsay Wright", Visit Pittsburgh (August, 2018)
Adam Duke, " Cool Globes in Downtown Pittsburgh aim to promote solutions to climate change", Pittsburgh Post- Gazette (June, 2018)
Mary Pickels, "National Aviary Highlights Makers, Seeks Artist for Fall Art Show", TribLive (March, 2018)
Ed Skirtich, “Aviary Event Showcases Artwork Inspired by Nature”, The Northside Chronicle (November, 2016)
Maribor - BBC News, “The Exhibition on the Bug Named after Hitler”, Galerija Skuc Ljubljana (November, 2012)
Amanda Gillooly, “Jungle Mural Revealed at Frank Sarris Public Library”, PA Patch (February, 2012)
Brad Hundt, “A Welcoming Addition; Mural”, Observer Reporter (February, 2012)
Links:
GNSI - The Guild of Natural Science Illustrators
PSI - Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators
Creatives for Climate - Connecting Artists for Global Change
Science-Art - Connecting Artists and Art Buyers in Science, Nature and Medical Community
I Made It! Market - The Nomadic Indie Crafts Marketplace
Contact Me:
LHWright126 @ gmail.com
Thank you!