Liz Bradford Scientific Illustration & Design

28/02/2017

I am very excited to announce the launch of my redesigned scientific illustration portfolio website! Check it out here: http://oxhip.com/

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03/12/2016

It's that time of year again! The Boylan ArtWalk is tomorrow, Sunday Dec.4th! I will have a booth at 810 McCulloch St., down by the pottery studios. I will have lots of originals, prints and cards available. Here is a little preview of some paintings and pen and inks that I have been working on for this event! Hope to see you there. :)

25/07/2016

If you are in the Chapel Hill area, I will have a solo exhibit up in the public library until the end of September! These paintings are reflections on our connection to the natural world.

12/07/2016

I was recently commissioned to paint several fish - all named after David Starr Jordan, a noted ichthyologist and the first president of Stanford. See the article in this months issue of Stanford Alumni magazine: https://alumni.stanford.edu/get/page/magazine/article/?article_id=87334 I had a lot of fun with these watercolor paintings!

18/05/2016

I'm very excited to be a participating artist this year at Artsplosure! Come see me this Friday - Sunday downtown from 10am-7pm. My booth will be located on Fayetteville St. ( # B46) Here is a preview of some of the new paintings I have been working on especially for this event! https://www.facebook.com/events/487068398156924/

10/05/2016

A little something that has been a long time in the making: The current issue of the journal "Small" features my design & illustration. However, we made the cover due to the incredible research of Kelly Stano and my brother Philip at NCSU! http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/smll.201670090/full

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19/04/2016

I have some new springtime designs up in my shop! Private message me if you are local and need free shipping! https://www.etsy.com/shop/oxhip

14/03/2016

Its been awhile since I shared anything, so here is a recent pen and ink illustration of a Pachycephalosaurus. What a fun commission to do and I think I might have a new favorite dinosaur!

29/11/2015

My "Meowy Christmas" baby onesie is on a Buzzfeed list! Check it out here (number 12): http://www.buzzfeed.com/mikespohr/27-holiday-onesies-for-the-coolest-baby-you-know #.ca8mOZMozN

24/11/2015

Lots of new holiday products in my shop! Use the coupon code "MEOWY" until Dec. 1st for 15% off your entire purchase. https://www.etsy.com/shop/OXHIP Many great gift ideas for the science lovers in your life!

21/08/2015

If you are looking for something fun to do tomorrow, I will be doing a painting demonstration at the Wake Audubon's "Chimney Swift Family Festival" at the Prairie Ridge Ecostation. (4-9pm) Lots of fun activities, food trucks and a celebration of chimney swifts! I will be working on a large scale bird painting and have lots of art for people to peruse. Check it out here: http://wakeaudubon.org/chimney-swift-family-festival/

04/08/2015

For my latest assignment, I was asked by the Stanford Alumni Magazine to illustrate some of the wildlife that make their homes on campus. The latest issue featured different aspects of "Home." A quick and fun project! Done in oil paint. See the issue here: https://alumni.stanford.edu/get/page/magazine/article/?article_id=79971

29/07/2015

Something I drew for fun, combining my love of cats/anatomy/yoga! Prints available: https://www.etsy.com/listing/242192467/cat-anatomy-art-print-fine-art-print-cat?ref=shop_home_active_1

21/07/2015

In celebration of hitting 300 sales this year in my Etsy shop I am having a 20% off sale on everything through Friday! Just use the coupon code "OXHIP" at checkout. https://www.etsy.com/shop/oxhip Thanks to everyone who has supported the beginnings of my retail line this year, it has been a lot of fun!

23/06/2015

A feature on the NCSU Alumni blog about my project: http://www.alumniblog.ncsu.edu/2015/06/22/scientific-illustrator-lands-commission-for-death-valley-painting/

Over her 29 years, Liz Bradford has visited many national parks, from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, and she has a stack of souvenir brochures to show for it. This month, she’ll add another brochure, although this one will feature her painting of the park th…

15/06/2015

Just finished up this year long project for Death Valley National Park! This ecosystem painting (done in oil) will be one side of a brochure that is given to visitors as they enter the park. Brochures will be out & printed by the end of the summer!

05/06/2015

If you have had your eye on this space cat design I will be outside the Morning Times tonight for First Friday from 7-11pm selling my wares! Available in 3 colors and on a woman's tank top.

27/05/2015

A little preview of a project that I have been working on that will soon be published. Stay tuned!

15/05/2015

Rabbit anatomy tank tops are on sale in my shop (Originally $25, now $18). Making room for some new designs! (Private message me if you are local and need free shipping.)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/225369576/sale-bunny-skeleton-tank-top-womans?ref=shop_home_feat_4

On sale now! Was originally $25, now $18! A great gift for any anatomy loving lady! A unique womans racerback tank top in marsala red! This top is

14/05/2015

A few new things up in my Etsy shop today!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/233428200/kids-dinosaur-shirt-toddler-dinosaur-t?ref=shop_home_active_1

The perfect T-shirt for any little dino loving toddler - a brontosaurus in neon blue! Select a size from the drop down menu in the upper right. If you do

13/05/2015

Gorgeous Depression-era medicinal plant map, chock full of science illustrations! http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_vault/2015/05/13/history_of_medicinal_plants_map_of_the_plants_in_the_united_states_from.html

This map of medicinal plants depicts one or two important species that grew in each state in 1932, identifying the plant as native or cultivated, and describing its medical uses. A few species of seaweed float in the map's Atlantic Ocean, and the border identifies important medicinal plants from aro…

12/05/2015

Interesting article; nature will always amaze me with its beauty.
http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20150511-why-are-animals-so-beautiful?ocid=fbert

Evolution is supposed to be a ruthless process that forces animals to survive at all costs, so why did an appreciation for beauty evolve?

06/05/2015

A few people expressed interest in prints of the wren painting featured in my recent gallery opening, so I have listed them here! Available sized 8x10" & 11x14."
https://www.etsy.com/listing/232509154/wren-oil-painting-fine-art-print-8x10?ref=shop_home_active_1

This is a print of a large scale oil painting of a Carolina Wren, which was originally titled Primitive Magic. This is a vivid print of one of my favorite

05/05/2015

Finally made a Buzzfeed list! Mine is #3.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/thechrishernandez/32-purr-fect-mothers-day-cards-from-your-cat-1hqov #.bwRkw91Nl

For all the meowvelous mothers out there.

01/05/2015

If you are in the Raleigh area I have a gallery opening tonight at the Morning Times (10 E. Hargett St) in downtown Raleigh! Would love to see you there!

24/04/2015

Tomorrow is the Mordecai Spring Market at the Mordecai Historic Park from 10am-2pm! I will be selling some wares alongside some other great craft vendors (rain or shine!). It will be a great opportunity to find a handmade Mother's Day Gift!
https://www.facebook.com/events/693446937444568/

08/04/2015

My adorable niece Charlotte enjoying her new custom tshirt over the Easter holiday!

06/04/2015

Here's a custom order for a little girl named Clementine - "Clemasaurus"! So cute! These personalized shirts are available through my etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/oxhip

05/04/2015

These were my exact sentiments in designing girl's dino t-shirts! Little girls love dinosaurs too and it so hard to find quality dino apparel that caters to them!
http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/washington-moms-design-girls-science-themed-line-finding/story?id=30017907

“We’re not anti-princess. We’re not anti-pink. We’re not anti-girly. We just think there needs to be more than just that offered for our girls,” said Jennifer Muhm.

03/04/2015

I will be selling my wares this evening for First Friday at the Morning Times Market on Hargett St! (Outside the Raleigh Times Bar). Lasts from 7-11pm. I will have adults & kids shirts, cards and art prints...Come visit me!