Illustrator/author. Communicating scientific info + supporting conservation through art. Inspiring kids to get outside and explore. Member of GNSI and SCBWI. (she/her)
Summer seems to be the theme of my illustrations recently. For two different projects I’ve been drawing children gardening, exploring butterflies, and climbing birch trees. But on this dreary fall day I have a short break to paint something for myself. For inspiration I look through photos and sketches from my time at Huyck Preserve, … More House Wren
An opportunity to spend two whole weeks in a quiet outdoor setting – exploring, observing, sketching, and painting – doesn’t come around often. But it did for me, and I enjoyed every buggy minute of it. I just returned from Huyck Preserve, a little gem in the hilltown of Rensselaerville, NY, where each year, several … More Two Weeks in Nature
Whisper Watercolor, colored pencil, and China marker Illustration Friday is a weekly creative challenge for artists/illustrators.
For every illustration I must research the subject in order to show accurate anatomy, behavior, color, and environment. Cedar Waxwings (Bombycilla cedrorum) are gregarious song birds, moving in flocks to feed on berries and fruits. They don’t sit still for a minute, which makes it hard to study their brightly patterned plumage. When sketching these birds, … More Cedar Waxwings
This series of anatomical illustrations of marine invertebrates was created for Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, CT. The artwork will play an important role in educating guests and school groups about some local marine animals they can encounter at the Aquarium and the nearby shore. My hope is that these images will inspire curiosity among adults and … More Art for the Aquarium
Meg Sodano - Illustration & Design 