Hi, my name is Ezra (they/he), I am a scientific illustrator, based out of Denver, Colorado, with a strong background in biological and anatomical illustration, dedicated to advancing public understanding of science through visual storytelling. I consider illustration to be a tool that can be leveraged to inspire curiosity and promote environmental awareness. My goal is to make science more visible and approachable—bridging the gap between scientific research and public interpretation, and ultimately illuminating our shared responsibility in sustaining the ecosystems that support life on Earth. I am a recent graduate of the California State University, Monterey Bay Science Illustration Program, where I received comprehensive training in both traditional and digital techniques, as well as in the communication of complex scientific concepts. I subsequently served as a science illustration intern at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. In this role, I collaborated closely with aquarium biologists and veterinary staff to produce a range of detailed anatomical illustrations, supporting both internal documentation and public education initiatives. This experience reinforced my desire and ability to interpret scientific data and to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
Throughout my academic and professional career, I have worked with live animals, preserved specimens, and microscopic material to create accurate, research-driven illustrations. My practice is grounded in careful observation and scientific rigor, with a focus on enhancing accessibility and engagement in conservation science. I am deeply intrigued by the complexity of interspecific ecosystems, and using science illustration, I aim to create accessible and informative works that explore connectedness, inspire awe and sense of place, and remind us all of the importance of the natural world in our lives.
To keep up with new projects and to see in process pictures, follow me on Instagram @parts_of_ez
Have a science illustration project in mind? I’d love to work with you! Please email me at: EzEdwardsArt@gmail.com
Selected Client List
- Denver Museum of Nature & Science
- Wazoo Gear
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Denver Botanic Gardens
- Providence Medical Technologies
- Colorado Joint Replacement – Centura Health
- University of Denver – Bioengineering Department
Publications
- UCSC Science Notes 2024: Menstrual blood may be the key to better care for people with endometriosis
- CanvasRebel Magazine Interview
- Haglund MM, McCormack BM, Williams DM, Lemons AC, Summerside EM. Long-term outcomes in patients treated with tissue-sparing posterior cervical fusion to revise a 1-level pseudarthrosis following ACDF. J Clin Neurosci. 2024 Jan;119:85-92. doi: 10.1016/j.jocn.2023.11.020. Epub 2023 Nov 21. PMID: 37992419.
- Handelsman, Jo. “A World Without Soil: The Past, Present, and Precarious Future of the Earth Beneath Our Feet“. Yale University Press, 2021
- Hume DR, Navacchia A, Ali AA, Shelburne KB. The interaction of muscle moment arm, knee laxity, and torque in a multi-scale musculoskeletal model of the lower limb. J Biomech. 2018 Jul 25;76:173-180. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2018.05.030. Epub 2018 Jun 15. PMID: 29941208; PMCID: PMC8230728.
Work Experience
2025 Department Associate in Zoology at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2025 Creature Conserve Scholarship Recipient
2024 Science Illustration Intern at Monterey Bay Aquarium
2021-2023 Teaching Production Coordinator at Denver Botanic Gardens School of Botanical Art & Illustration
Education
2024 Internship at Monterey Bay Aquarium
2023-2024 Graduate Certificate in Science Illustration, California State University – Monterey Bay
2013-2017 B.S. Biology – Concentration in Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Denver
Exhibits
2025 “Botanical Art Exhibition” – Silverthorne Performing Arts Center
2024 “Illustrating Fort Ord Nature Reserve” – UCSC MBEST Center, Marina, CA
2024 “Illustrating Nature” – Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, California State University – Monterey Bay, Science Illustration Graduate Showcase
2019 Solo Show at Black Locust Cafe, Madison, WI
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