Frontier Fellow Project: In Focus Anatomy

In Focus Anatomy (working title)

Through the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, I will be developing anatomically accurate drawings that will be structured with a “google-map” type of interface, functioning as a virtual microscope. This interactive educational tool will allow the viewer to zoom in to the cellular level on a variety of contrasting organisms, encouraging an active investigation of various life forms.

First image in progess: Onion (Allium)

Start out with basic drawing, then use the outline to guide the higher-detail and the cellular level stages. I will be visiting the Dept. of Botany’s collection in the next few days to look at Allium root slides for reference, to ensure a more accurate depiction of cellular construction.

Project in development: test map will be up very soon!

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About jwhisenant

Jacki Whisenant is a student at UW-Madison, studying zoology in order to establish a solid scientific background for pursuing work as a biological illustrator. She is currently a Frontier Fellow at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, working on developing drawings where viewers are able to zoom in "google-map style" onto a cross section of various organisms down to the cellular level. She has previously earned a BFA degree in music performance and art. On weekends she repairs and paints bodywork at the family business: Motorcycle Performance.