Dragonfly - A vector illustration of a Southern Hawker dragonfly

Dragonfly

A vector illustration of a Southern Hawker dragonfly (Aeshna cyanea).

A closer look at the insect's head and thorax.

A closer look at the insect's head and thorax.

Part of the wings and the top of the abdomen.

Part of the wings and the top of the abdomen.

Dragonfly

Whilst not a scientific study, the aim of this artwork, created entirely in a vector illustration package, was to reflect this insect in its environment as accurately as possible.

A series of photographic source materials were used in the compilation of this artwork. This allowed the finer details to be examined and, it is hoped, reflected more precisely in the graphic than may otherwise have been possible.

The use of gradients and transparency has been important in the compilation of this graphic. These two factors, in particular, have been fundamental in the attempt to create as realistic an interpretation as possible.

Ed Merritt
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Hello, my name is Ed Merritt. I am a cartographer based in Southampton (UK). I established Merritt Cartographic in 2006.

I am a graduate of Oxford Brookes University, receiving an honours degree in Mapping and Cartography. Having worked in the past for a large publishing company in central London, much of my current work is commissioned for inclusion in reference books. I also produce interactive maps for deployment on websites and in applications as well as products for use on public display panels and signposts. As a freelance cartographer, I have produced custom maps and graphics for a wide range of publishers, charities, media organisations and businesses. My work has been included in books published by Dorling Kindersley, National Geographic, Pearson, Penguin Books, Oxford University Press, Taschen, Laurence King Publishing, Millennium House and Weldon Owen. I've also created maps for a wide range of other companies and charities, including the Royal Horticultural Society, Smithsonian Institution, Best Western, The Greenbrier Companies, Fastmarkets, Bright Horizons and Cycling UK.

I enjoy being creative in my work and like to explore new approaches. As a map-maker, I have a natural tendency to pay attention to detail and also to work hard to ensure that I am being as accurate as I can in the work that I produce.

For more information on how Merritt Cartographic can best assist you with your project, please send me a message or make contact via the information displayed above and throughout the site. I look forward to hearing from you.

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