Meet the Human: Adrianna Allen
Meet the Human: Adrianna Allen
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Hello! I am a naturalist and scientific illustrator based in Michigan. Whether I am creating visuals, leading a hike, or presenting a nature program, my focus is always on kindness... kindness not only toward our fellow humans, but most importantly, for all life on this planet. I seek to help us heal our relationship with nature by promoting science literacy and curiosity.
Formerly Photon Illustration
Formerly Photon Illustration
You may have previously known my portfolio site as Photon Illustration. Why the change? Illustration is no longer my primary method of science communication; it's just a piece of the whole.
My Conservation Journey:
My Conservation Journey:
Work Experience
Work Experience
- Naturalist - Seven Ponds Nature Center
- Environmental Scientist - Triterra
- Wetland Wildlife Field Technician - Wildlife Ecology Institute
- Natural Resources Intern - USDA Forest Service
Education
PSM Conservation Biology - University of WisconsinEducation
Interests
Interests
- Science communication with an emphasis on community connection
- Habitat restoration
- Native plants
- Wetlands
- Invasive species management
- The Great Lakes Basin
- Vernal pools
My Illustration Journey:
My Illustration Journey:
Publications
Publications
Interior illustration: Astronomy Magazine, July 2022
Interior illustration: The Beauty of Space Art 2nd ed., Springer International Publishing, 2021
Back cover illustration: The Planetary Report, the magazine publication of The Planetary Society, December 2019 issue
Cover illustration: The High Frontier: An Easier Way
Insert illustrations for Myth Education: a Guide to Gods, Goddesses and Other Supernatural Beings
Cover feature and insert illustration for National Space Society adAstra, Issue 29, Spring 2017
Cover and insert photography: Finding Hidden Voices of the Chinese Railroad Worker, The Society for Historical Archaeology
Photography: "Remembering Historic Achievements", American Archaeology, Vol. 21
Gallery and Exhibit
Gallery and Exhibit
Women in Space Art Virtual Gallery, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA LA-LV), 2022
I Heart Pluto Festival Art Show, Lowell Observatory, 2020 -22, AZ
Wildlife Artist of the Year Finalist, David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, 2021
The Beauty of Space Art, National Museum of the United States Air Force, 2021, OH
The Art of Planetary Science, Lunar and Planetary Lab, The University of Arizona, 2019-21, AZ
Spacefest X, 2019, AZ
Astronaut Crew Quarters, Kennedy Space Center, permanent display, 2019, FL
Constellation Earthrise Art Show, Kennedy Space Center, 2018, FL
Mars Reception Event: Project Mars, National Geographic HQ, 2018, Washington, D.C. (see all Project Mars exhibition venues here)
James Webb Space Telescope Public Art Collection, NASA, 2018
AbSciCon Art Exhibit, 2017, Arizona State University, AZ
Education
BFA Medical Illustration - Kendall College of Art and DesignEducation
My Favorite Projects:
My Favorite Projects:
My digital painting Emanation is one of only five large prints lining one of the last hallways astronauts walk down before launch at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
As the poster winner of SciArt Exchange and NASA's Project Mars competition, I was invited to show my work at National Geographic Headquarters and preview the premiere of Mars Season 2. What a blast!
I am so proud of our International Association of Astronomical Artists (IAAA) team for producing this gorgeous book, The Beauty of Space Art.
Thank you to SciArt Exchange for hosting me as a guest speaker! Want to learn more about the history of space art? Watch the lecture here
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