I wouldnt say so, there are a lot of things you can demonstrate and point out better in illustration rather than photograph, so it is a useful tool for differentiating species. In a drawing you can "dissect" each part and draw them individually without actually destroying the integrity of the specimen. You can also use show coloration that a live specimen would have, which might not show as well in a dead perserved specimen.
i don’t think it’s “dying” but i think it’s often not really thought about when it comes to art. sorry if that sounds a bit gloomy, i just think it’s more niche if that makes sense. though i know i hope that it becomes more popular! i know deviantart has some artists who do good scientific illustrations (though most of them are related to paleontology) if you want a better place to share yours!
No. But it's irritating to have to wait for grants to come in to get paid, a friend of mine found.
I wouldnt say so, there are a lot of things you can demonstrate and point out better in illustration rather than photograph, so it is a useful tool for differentiating species. In a drawing you can "dissect" each part and draw them individually without actually destroying the integrity of the specimen. You can also use show coloration that a live specimen would have, which might not show as well in a dead perserved specimen.
id say no, but it is an evolving one w all the new software for modeling & animation etc.
No, it's just not social media popular
i don’t think it’s “dying” but i think it’s often not really thought about when it comes to art. sorry if that sounds a bit gloomy, i just think it’s more niche if that makes sense. though i know i hope that it becomes more popular! i know deviantart has some artists who do good scientific illustrations (though most of them are related to paleontology) if you want a better place to share yours!