Hi, I'm Bryona! I am an artist and science communicator who works in a variety of media, including watercolor, pen & ink, and digital illustration. I have always been passionate about nature and science, and much of my artwork is inspired by respect for the natural world. 

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I was born in Colorado but grew up in the farmland of Pennsylvania catching newts and frogs and developing a curiosity for nature. When I was young I was diagnosed with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). During treatment, I spent a lot of time watching animated movies and admiring the artwork that went into creating them. After three years of chemotherapy, I was declared in remission and have been since!

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Being a childhood cancer survivor, science has always been a part of my life and an interest of mine. I attended Boise State University where I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology (cellular, molecular, and biomedical emphasis) and a minor in Visual Art.

 

I earned my Master of Fine Arts degree in Medical Illustration from Rochester Institute of Technology, in a field that combines medical knowledge with artistic techniques to visually communicate science. During this time, I learned to combine my passions for science communication and use art as a way to make science more accessible. With a multi-disciplinary background my interests span across the microscopic, to health and medicine, and to the world of plants and animals. 

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When I'm not creating art, I'm an avid reader and a reptile keeper who is always interested in learning more about herpetology.