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I Need Illustrations, Where Do I start?
When I start on a new project, the first thing I like to ask is, “why are you making this?” When I start talking with a client about what kind of illustrations would work best for their goals, I find that when you ask “why” you get insight into more of the project beyond, “here…
Read MoreHolidays with the Family: What I learned from a three-year-old
Happy New Year Everyone! So, I spent the holiday with my sister and her family and one of the best things about that, is I get to spend time with my nephew who is three. This time is particularly fun for me because he is a curious little guy and I get to share with…
Read MoreThe Value of Context
I sent three friends (one of them my sister) a Snapchat of my new kitchen faucet and the responses were eye-opening! I captioned my snap with “by myself”. My sister responded with congratulations with replacing the faucet by myself. One of my friends responded with “you had to do the dishes by yourself?!?” and my…
Read MoreWorking International
The work and process of working with international groups On my case studies page, I cover the work I have done with the group HealthCare Tends with Dr. Azeez Butali, and their project “Help My Pikin”. I was very lucky to experience creating something for a different cultural group that had a need that…
Read MoreKids and Entrepreneurship
The term entrepreneur was coined by Jean-Baptiste Say, a French economist and scholar. The word originally came from the French word entreprendre, meaning: undertaking. In English, the term entrepreneur is often translated to an adventurer. Whether you identify entrepreneurship as a necessary undertaking of some sorts, or a bout of adventure, becoming an entrepreneur takes…
Read MoreA Honeymoon at The Mammoth Site®
At the end of September, my new husband and I adventured to Hot Springs, South Dakota for our honeymoon. Hot Springs was a beautiful little town that smelled like juniper and mint, but the real treasure in Hot Springs is The Mammoth Site. My husband, the paleontologist enthusiast, and I, also intrigued by paleontology, were…
Read MoreDiversity in Health
I went to a conference focusing on how to be sensitive to diversity when working in health. One of the big issues is health literacy. As an illustrator, I often have the opportunity to work on health literacy projects. On one hand, I must make sure my client is happy with how I am communicating…
Read MoreHello, my name is… Assata
Hello! My name is Assata. I am a scientific illustrator, and I am very excited to continue this adventure of business, technology, and innovation. I began illustrating under the name Illustrations By Assata but quickly realized that it was time for my business to grow, so I founded LEGACY BioStudios, LLC. While I have a…
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