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illustration

[il-uh-strey-shuhn] / ˌɪl əˈstreɪ ʃən /




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When she studied illustration at RISD, she recalls being surrounded by talented drafters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

There, she majored in illustration and took a six-week winter glass-working course that changed her life.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

In an illustration of the extent to which local businesses are pinning their hopes on the tournament being a success, Jenkins said the fan festival would be "a difference maker".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Note: Buildings not to scale, for illustration purposes only.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

In this first illustration from her new book, Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium, Maria shows a pineapple plant that has just flowered and is developing fruit.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman




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