by Marlin Peterson | Mar 5, 2011 | Science Illustrations
I volunteered at the Burke museum on Saturday for their biggest day of the year, (in terms of visitors). There were Paleontologists and the like all over the place, each with their own area or table. I helped out in the art zone. The tables where the kids did...
by Marlin Peterson | Feb 22, 2011 | Science Illustrations
This incredible bird is unique for several major reasons, least of which is its incredible plumage! I decided to illustrate perhaps the most intriguing aspect of its anatomy…its foregut. This bird is unique for its huge crop, which makes up 25% of its body...
by Marlin Peterson | Feb 15, 2011 | Science Illustrations
I painted this Hippopotamus for the perennially lovely Christine for her birthday. It was only 4 years late, but I made up for that in the size…it is 24×48″ and mounted above the kitchen windows. I also took a time lapse of this so I hope to get...
by Marlin Peterson | Nov 15, 2010 | Science Illustrations
Sometimes our beloved pets feel we don’t quite go far enough in demonstrating our love for them. That’s why here at MarlinPeterson.com we have developed a fresh approach to addressing the needs of your pet. Imagine what a painting of your pet’s...
by Marlin Peterson | Oct 30, 2010 | Science Illustrations
The mural is finished! It was a fascinating process, and being part of the neighborhood for a few weeks while passersby stopped to check out the progress was so cool. It was sweet that the city of Tacoma had the wall prepped and painted our chosen blue color for us. ...
by Marlin Peterson | Oct 23, 2010 | Science Illustrations
Here it finally is! cool to have it in my hand to behold how true to my illustration’s colors the printed page is.
