Book Illustration - coppice agroforestry
Bringing Coppice Agroforestry to Life: A Technical Illustration Challenge
This project involved illustrating “Coppice Agroforestry: Tending Trees for Products, Profit and Woodland Ecology,” by Mark Krawczyk. In a period of four months, I collaborated closely with the author to visually represent the book’s core concepts in over 60 illustrations. The challenge? Creating clear and informative technical illustrations – in grayscale and black and white, within a limited size format – to showcase the biology of woody plants and the intricacies of coppice agroforestry practices. This involved illustrating unprecedented elements like branch and stem growth patterns, requiring collaboration with other biologists to ensure accuracy. Working on a tight schedule with the publisher, New Society Publishers, demanded efficiency and a focus on clear communication within a limited visual space.