Ann Novello Hogarth

I am a freelance biological illustrator based in Sydney. I have a scientific background, and my first degree was in Zoology with Marine Zoology (University College of North Wales, Bangor, B.Sc. 1991). After which I completed a second degree in Applied Statistics and Computing (University College of North Wales, Bangor, Diploma 1992). I then worked for Cambridge University in the Pathology Department and then the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food (MAFF, UK) before being offered a research scholarship at the National University of Singapore School of Biological Sciences. My research was a collaborative study between the Physics and Biology Departments within the Faculty of Science, where I studied for my Ph.D. in Marine Science (National University of Singapore, Ph.D. 1999).

Since graduating I have worked in the commercial sector liaising between government, academic and industrial bodies, predominantly within the fields of Oceanography (Fugro GEOS) and the Internet sector (Go-events.com). Recently I have turned my attentions fully to scientific illustration, which has long been a passion of mine as I have always wanted to combine my scientific training with my ability to paint and draw. I enjoy working in and use mainly traditional media such as watercolour, oil, ink and pencil.

I produce private commissions in addition to scientific illustrations, which have been previously published in the academic press. I have also worked for publishing houses such as Editions Didier Millet (Singapore) and have had a number of articles in journals published by Elsevier Science, Pergamon, EDP Sciences, Chapman & Hall, EU, etc. (Please see the Publications link within this Biography for a list of specific articles done for these publishers.)

Currently I am also a member of the Australian Illustrators Association, the Association of Illustrators (UK) and the Association of Archaeological Illustrators and Surveyors.

I am self trained in traditional media and also utilize digital methods when semi-diagrammatic illustrations are required, using the benefits of both techniques to produce a finished piece. Completed artwork can then be sent in digital format to a publisher via email or ftp, while colour images and graphics files can also be produced on CD if required.

If you are interested in commissioning artwork from me for a forthcoming project, I am always willing to consider most subjects and would be very happy to hear from you to discuss your requirements. Please email me at the address below with your details, company name etc. and I will then contact you directly.

Ann Novello Hogarth

Dip. B.Sc. Ph.D.