concept to visualisation

Diagrams, schematics, flow charts: visually represent complex concepts.

Figure combination and clean-up

Transform sketches, or upgrade figures from older publications for future use.

plots and figures

From .csv or any other raw data format of your choice, display your findings with precision and style.

illustrations for figures, graphical abstracts, or journal covers

Artistic interpretation based on precise understanding.

Contact ewalsh.sci@gmail.com for a quote

If you’re not sure if I’m the right illustrator for you, get in touch with my referees: Professor Scott Keogh, Australian National University (scott.keogh@anu.edu.au), Associate Professor Jodie Rummer, Senior Research Fellow, James Cook University (jodie.rummer@jcu.edu.au).

Examples

Previous work CV

Last updated January 2022.

Current (from 2017) – Ongoing series of illustrations for Conservation Physiology in Action, open-access series in the journal Conservation Physiology
2021 – Textbook figures for Associate Professor J. Rummer, John Curtain University
2021 – Journal cover illustration, via Animate Your Science
2021 – Illustrations for Parasitology course, Professor A. Maier, Australian National University
2021 – Tables, figures, and summary graphic for Australian COVID-19 policy responses: A health equity report card, Menzies Centre for Health Governance
2021 – 3D video animation research stimuli for Ms. B. Berry, Australian National University
2021 – Conceptual figure for Australian Research Council Center of Excellence Application, REGNET, Australian National University
2021 – Figures for Professor M. Myerscough, University of Sydney
2021 – Timescale, schematic, and table for Associate Professor J. Rummer, John Curtain University
2020 – Graphical abstract for Dr. I. Bouyoucos
2020 – Graphical abstracts and figure elements for
Wheeler, C. R., Rummer, J. L., Bailey, B., Lockwood, J., Vance, S., & Mandelman, J. W. (2021). Future thermal regimes for epaulette sharks (Hemiscyllium ocellatum): growth and metabolic performance cease to be optimal. Scientific reports, 11(1), 1-12.
2020 – Figures for Illing, B., Downie, A. T., Beghin, M., & Rummer, J. L. (2020). Critical thermal maxima of early life stages of three tropical fishes: Effects of rearing temperature and experimental heating rate. Journal of Thermal Biology, 90, 102582.
2020 – Fish digital paintings for Dr. K. Hannan, James Cook University
2020 – Graphical abstract for Ms. C. Wheeler, James Cook University; The University of Massachusetts Boston
2020 – Landsat imagery cleanup for Dr. M. Pepper, Australian National University
2020 – Wetland habitat and animal illustration for Western Australian Museum
2020 – Graphical abstract for Hannan, K. D., Munday, P. L., & Rummer, J. L. (2020). The effects of constant and fluctuating elevated pCO2 levels on oxygen uptake rates of coral reef fishes. Science of the Total Environment, 741, 140334.
2020 – Experimental stimuli illustrations for Dr. L. Bruggeman, Western Sydney University
2020 – Frog illustrations for Mr. Doughty, New Museum Project, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural
Industries
2019 – Creative recontextualization of maps, media presence summary, sicklefin lemon shark and assorted illustrations for Associate Professor J. Rummer, John Curtain University
2019 – Fish illustrations and poster layout for Associate Professor J. Rummer, see her tweet and photos
2019 – Embryonic polycanthus life cycle illustrations, and fish digital paintings for Ms. L. Prescott
2019 – Multiple illustrations and graphical assets for the Australian National University PFAS Health Study
2019 – In-person collaborative cartooning with workshop participants with Multiple Sclerosis culminating in journal cover for Health Expectations associated with Desborough, J., Brunoro, C., Parkinson, A., Chisholm, K., Elisha, M., Drew, J., … & Phillips, C. (2020). ‘It struck at the heart of who I thought I was’: A meta‐synthesis of the qualitative literature examining the experiences of people with multiple sclerosis. Health Expectations, 23(5), 1007-1027.
2019 – Figure for Mukherjee, A., & Moroney, J. V. (2019). How protein-protein interactions contribute to pyrenoid formation in Chlamydomonas. Journal of experimental botany, 70(19), 5033-5035.
2019 – Graphical abstract figure for Dr. T. Laubenstein, Australian Academy of Science
2019 – Evolution and Ecology logo for Professor S. Keogh
2019 – Cloud computing conceptual illustration for Dr. W. Grant, Australian National University
2018 – Harrison School Reading Challenge Logo for Ms. Watson
2018 – Illustration and figure assistance for Dr. M. Pepper, Australian National University
2018 – Endothelium figure for Professor M. Myerscough, University of Sydney
2018 – Logo for podcast, Midnight Conversations
2018 – Journal cover illustration for Professor R. Maleszka, Australian National University
2018 – Figure for Dr. James Moroney, Cornell University
2018 – Figures for Laubenstein, T. D., Rummer, J. L., Nicol, S., Parsons, D. M., Pether, S. M., Pope, S., … & Munday, P. L. (2018). Correlated effects of ocean acidification and warming on behavioral and metabolic traits of a large pelagic fish. Diversity, 10(2), 35.
2018 – Figure for Desborough, J., Phillips, C., Mills, J., Korda, R., Bagheri, N., & Banfield, M. (2018). Developing a positive patient experience with nurses in general practice: An integrated model of patient satisfaction and enablement. Journal of advanced nursing, 74(3), 564-578.
2018 – Ray digital paintings for E. Higgins, James Cook University
2018 – Fish illustration and figure compilation for B. Illing, James Cook University; used in Illing, B., & Rummer, J. L. (2017). Physiology can contribute to better understanding, management, and conservation of coral reef fishes. Conservation physiology, 5(1).
2018 – Damselfish digital paintings for Dr. K. Hannan, James Cook University
2018 – Map graphics for Dr. M. Frolich, University of Queensland
2018 – Iguana illustrations for Dr. D. Esquerré, Australian National University.
2018 – Scientific illustration with a botanic focus,Talk, Friends of Australian National Botanic Gardens (Canberra, Australia, 13th September)
2018 – Genome Research cover illustration (commissioned by Prof. R. Maleszka, cover under review)
2018 – Frank Bowden farewell caricature (commissioned by Dr. A. Watson and Dr. R. Korda)
2018 – Winner, LaborARTory Award for Imagineers in Science conference recording (Canberra, Australia, 3rd-5th May)
2018 – Figure revamp for I. Bouyoucos
2018 – Map clean up for M. Frohlich
2018 – Staghorn damselfish illustration for K. Hannan
2018 – Stingray illustration for E. Higgins
2018 – Fish diagram for Dr. B. Illing
2018 – Fish illustration for Laubenstein, T. D., Rummer, J. L., Nicol, S., Parsons, D. M., Pether, S. M., Pope, S., … & Munday, P. L. (2018). Correlated Effects of Ocean Acidification and Warming on Behavioral and Metabolic Traits of a Large Pelagic Fish. Diversity, 10(2), 35.
2017 – Shirty Science T-shirt design
2017 – Presentation charicature and concept images for Prof. Adrienne Nicotra, Australian National University.
2017 – Carboxysome figure for Long, B. M., Hee, W. Y., Sharwood, R. E., Rae, B. D., Kaines, S., Lim, Y. L., … & Price, G. D. (2018). Carboxysome encapsulation of the CO 2-fixing enzyme Rubisco in tobacco chloroplasts. Nature communications, 9(1), 1-14.
2017 – Scientific illustration,Talk, Field Naturalists Association of the ACT(Canberra, Australia, 6th July)
2017 – Scientific illustration and Conservation. Invited talk, National Parks Association of the ACT (Canberra, Australia, 15th June)
2017 – The art of science: Scientific illustration. Interview with Australian National University’s ScienceWise, 3rd July
2017 – Figure for Sherratt, E., Vidal-Garcia,M., Anstis, M., & Keogh, J.S. Adult frogs and their tadpoles do not have the same macro-evolutionary patterns across the Australian continent. Nature Ecology and Evolution.
2017 – Series of cartoon occupation scientific stimuli for C. Browne
2017 – Scientific figure clean up for M. Myerscough
2017 – Scientific figure clean up for M. Kirk
2017 – Aesthetic, edits, and looping 3D background for IRNDP (international research network on dementia prevention)
2017 – Prospective journal cover for H. Tabatabaei-Jafari
2017 – Series of cartoon occupation scientific stimuli for A. Hellsing
2017 – Figure for Hogan, Alexandra B., and Mary R. Myerscough. “A Model for the Spread of an Invasive Weed, Tradescantia fluminensis.” Bulletin of Mathematical Biology: 1-17.
2017 – Figure preparation for grant application (a/Prof N. Cherbuin)
2016 – Snake sillhouettes for D. Esquerre
2016 – Series of images for the Herpetological Association of Africa
2016 – 38th annual Lorne Genome Conference 2017 t-shirt design
2016 – Led Scientific illustration workshop (hosted by the Sydney society for conservation biology; University of New South Wales, 21st June 2016)
2016 – Poster design for J. Rummer, ARC CoE Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University.
2016 – Fish illustrations for publication and media for J. Rummer, ARC CoE Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University.
2016 – Experimental stimuli preparation (cartoon art) for E. Kidd, Research School of psychology, the Australian National University.
2016 – Symposium flyer and branding for Healthy Brain Ageing symposium, at the Australian National University.
2016 – Conference logo and branding for the Australasian Epidemiological Association.
2016 – Research project logo for K. Anstey, Centre for Research on Ageing, Health and Wellbeing, the Australian National University.
2016 – Infographic preparation for M. Kirk, National Centre for Epidemiology & Population Health, the Australian National University.
2016 – Figure preparation for D. Nicol, Centre for Law and Genetics, University of Tasmania.
2016 – Map cleanup and preparation for for C. Moffatt, National Centre for Epidemiology & Population Health, the Australian National University.
2015 – Experiment stimuli preparation (3D modelling) for V. Beanland, Research School of Psychology, the Australian National University.
2015 – Logo design for J. Rummer, ARC CoE Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University.
2015 – Logo design for C. Chrichley, Department of Statistics, Data Science and Epidemiology, Swinburne University.
2015 – Map cleanup for P. Fidelman, Sustainability Research Centre, University of the Sunshine Coast.
2015 – Poster giving course information to prospective students for D. Rowell, Research School of Biology, the Australian National University
2015 – Fish circulatory illustrations for J. Rummer, ARC CoE Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University.
2015 – Experiment stimuli preparation (Adobe Photoshop compositing) for V. Beanland, Research School of Psychology, the Australian National University
2015 – Figure clean-up for publication for J. Rummer, ARC CoE Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University.
2015 – Full colour illustration of flounder (for media and publication) for D. Roche, Institut de Biologie, Université de Neuchâtel.
2014 – Illustrations for J. Rummer’s TEDx talk, Athletes of the Great Barrier Reef
2014 – Logo for “Stand up for psychology” research
2014 – Figure for Hoops, D. A perfusion protocal for lizards, including a method for brain removal.
2014 – Figure for Binning, S. A., & Roche, D. G. (2015). Water flow and fin shape polymorphism in coral reef fishes. Ecology, 96(3), 828-839.
2014 – Figure for Pepper, M., & Scott Keogh, J. (2014). Biogeography of the Kimberley, Western Australia: a review of landscape evolution and biotic response in an ancient refugium. Journal of Biogeography, 41(8), 1443-1455.
2014 – Figure for Vidal-Garcia, M., PG Byrne, JD Roberts, JS Keogh. (2014). The role of phylogeny and ecology in shaping morphology in 21 genera and 127 species of Australo-Papuan myobatrachid frogs. Journal of Evolutionary Biology 27:181-192.
2014 – Figure for Catullo R, Doughty P, and JS Keogh (2014). A new frog species (Myobatrachidae: Uperoleia) from the Northern Deserts region of Australia, with a redescription of U. trachyderma. Zootaxa, 3753 (3): 251-262.
2014 – Graphic design and logo for the Australian Society of Herpetologists meeting 2014 (Greenhills, Australia, 29th January to 1st February)
2013 – Figure for Pepper, M.R., Doughty, P., Fujita, M.K., Moritz, C. & Keogh, J.S. (2013). Speciation on the Rocks: Integrated Systematics of the Heteronotia spelea Species Complex (Gekkota; Reptilia) from Western and Central Australia. PLOS ONE. 8(11): e78110. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0078110.
2013 – Fish illustration for academic poster and media accompaniment of Roche DG., Binning SA., Strong LE., Davies J, Jennions MD. (2013). Increased behavioural lateralization in parasitized coral reef fish. Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 67:1339-1344 .
2013 – Figure preparation assistance for Pepper, M.R., Doughty, P. & Keogh, J.S. (2013). Geodiversity & endemism in the iconic Australian Pilbara region: a review of landscape evolution and biotic response in an ancient refugium. Journal of Biogeography, 40 (7), 1225-1239.
2013 – Assorted fish illustrations for Dr. Jodie Rummer, for multiple academic uses including publication
2013 – Poster layout for the Australian Open Access Support Group
2013 – Cover illustration for L. Aplin’s thesis, submitted in partial completion of an honours degree at the Australian National University.
2013 – Cover illustration for P.Bolton’s thesis, submitted in partial completion of an honours degree at the Australian National University.
2012 – Generated stimuli images for J. Lane’s thesis, submitted in partial completion of an honours degree at the Australian National University.
2012 – Generated stimuli images for S. Sabadas’s thesis, submitted in partial completion of an honours degree at the Australian National University.
2011 – Figures and illustrations for Catullo, R.A., Doughty, P., Roberts, D.J., & Keogh, S. (2011) Multi-locus phylogeny and taxonomic revision of Uperoleia toadlets (Anura: Myobatrachidae) from the western arid zone of Australia, with a description of a new species. Zootaxa, 2902: 1 – 43.
2011 – Figures for Pepper, M., Doughty, P., Hutchinson, M.N. & Keogh, S. (2011) Ancient drainages divide cryptic species in Australia’s arid zone: Morphologicaland multi-gene evidence for four new species of Beaked Geckos (Rhynchoedura). Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution.
2011 – Figure generation assistance for O’Kearney, R., & Hunt, A. (2011) Integration and Organisation of Trauma Memories and Posttraumatic Symptoms, Journal of Traumatic Stress, 6, 716-725.
2011 – Generated illustrations and figures the book Human Transit, by Jarrett Walker, Island Press.
2011 – Generated stimuli set for F. Maclean’s thesis, submitted in partial completion of an honours degree at the Australian National University.
2011 – Generated final figures for C. Jillard’s thesis, submitted in partial completion of an honours degree at the Australian National University.
2011 – Generated final figures for P. Hoffmann’s thesis, submitted in partial completion of an honours degree at the Australian National University.
2011 – Generated final figures for J. Leitch’s thesis, submitted in partial completion of an honours degree at the Australian National University.
2011 – Generated final figures for X. Schmalz’s thesis, submitted in partial completion of an honours degree at the Australian National University.
2011 – Art exhibited in a Carl Sagan’s Cosmos 30 Years On: Celebrating the Thirtieth Anniversary of the PBS Series Cosmos: A Personal Voyage, as part of the “Light In Winter”, in Ithaca, USA.
2010 – Art and illustrations featured in assorted Australian National Univeristy courses (Perception, Plant: genes to environment)
2009 – Art and illustrations featured in assorted Australian National Univeristy courses (Diversity of life, Introduction ot genetics)
2009 – Program cover and name tags for Evolution 09 – the sixth Biennial Meeting of the Australasian Evolution Society Conference