Cartoons
Cartoons are an ideal way to convey a scientific message quickly and effectively: single panel, subtext, laughs. Perfect.
Gary Larson, and The Far Side, is the perfect example of genius-infused content. He has had a huge influence on most of my artistic endeavours. Here are two examples of me trying to be as smart and funny as Gary.
Comics
Comics are often defined by having more than one panel. This provides the opportunity for a more sophisticated story. The downside to this is they require more commitment from the reader. Here are two examples of comics from myself that cover red-blindness of cats and the psychology principle of the ‘Endowment Effect’.
Animation
Animation is one of the finest ways to convey a scientific message. It can have rich imagery, motion to convey processes, and (potentially) most importantly: narration. A voice over to guide you through what you’re seeing, consolidating your understanding. Animation is a powerful SciArt medium. Here are two animations I did to cover some research from CSIRO.
Fine art
Fine art is full of sacrifices. A nice piece of work can only convey one message, and can be extremely time consuming and emotionally draining for the artist. These sacrifices, though, are what making them so powerful. One image told powerfully, appealing to a unique part of our brains. Looking at a fine piece of art speaks to the audience in a ‘sum-more-than-its-parts’ way. This type of art is also important for conveying otherwise unimaginable subjects such as microscopic or extinct organisms.
GIF
GIFs are a fun and modern medium with elements of photography, comics, and animation. With the right imagery and pace, great GIFs can go far and wide on the internet.
Photo manipulation
The sky’s the limit with photo manipulation. Anything you can imagine can be done. This medium is great for paleoart (recreating life from the past through art), comedic effect, and countless other purposes. Photomanipulation has shareability power, too.
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