Diatom Project

I'm so excited to be staring some pieces featuring some of my favorite little guys: diatoms. Below are some rough sketches and color layouts I'm playing around with.

If you have ever taken a microbiology or ecology class you have probably have seen lots of these. For everyone else, allow me to make introductions. Diatoms are phytoplankton (they live in waters and use the sun to make energy). Although they are are unicellular, they can form colonies in the shape of filaments or ribbons, fans, zigzags, or stars. The beautiful geometric shapes they form have been captivating people since the invention of the microscope!

Check out this classic Victorian arranged composite slide sold by Watson:

You can also visit my Pintest board dedicated to them. I'll update with my work as I progress. Stay curious!