A Kaleidoscope of Fish

Each year, Sam Easterson's Fish Studio produces hundreds of illustrations documenting the extraordinary morphological and chromatic diversity that defines the world of fishes.

The Studio's goal is to showcase this wide range of species, illustrating the way their physical forms and vibrant coloration reflect the diverse environments they inhabit. This highlights the incredible spectrum of adaptation, from the streamlined bodies of pelagic hunters to the flattened forms of bottom dwellers, and the varied colors used for camouflage, signaling, or warning.

These visual studies collectively work to emphasize the profound link between form, function, and color in the evolutionary saga of fishes worldwide.

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Illustration Process

The Studio produces illustrations using CC0 and other public domain reference materials. These materials are sourced from government agencies, research institutions, public image archives, collaborative encyclopedias, and historical records.

Illustration production incorporates both hand-drawn elements and a limited use of generative techniques. Sam's decade of experience working with ichthyologists and natural history curators in the US, New Zealand, and Canada also influences the creative process.

Secondary Reference Materials

In addition to primary reference materials, Sam Easterson's Fish Studio also uses additional research photos, underwater video, and scientific drawings to help create detailed ichthyology illustrations.

The Studio double-checks all the information against multiple sources to ensure that every fish species is shown and described with the most accurate details possible.

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Feedback

To ensure the accuracy of all content, the Studio welcomes corrections concerning species identifications, rights and clearances, or fish-related facts that occasionally accompany product listings.