ETHAN ROOS

Ethan Roos (He/They) is a science and nature illustrator currently based in New York City. His work is centred around making the natural world more accessible to a wide audience, striking a balance between careful detail and expressive design. His illustrations are drawn entirely digitally and used for a variety of contexts, including interactive digital and print media. An avid printmaker, he currently publishes may of his illustrations as risograph prints, creating complex spot colour separations.

While he originally studied as plant science (BSc), he then went on to train in traditional botanical illustration, achieving certification with distinction. He was the in-house illustrator and interactive designer for the science department at a digital textbook company (CK-12) for over a year, gaining extensive experience in creating content for specific educational goals and ages. He currently works as a freelance illustrator, with a sampling of clients listed below.