I have just ventured into the loft of our house (not been up there for ages) and discovered a couple of my old portfolios covered in dust, and so decided to have a look…it brings back many great memories.
I trained as a medical, botanical and scientific illustrator and because of my background I often talk about the importance of sketching ideas and thoughts before diving into any infographic and, I suppose, this is one of the reasons that I think this way.
but thought I should back it up with some more very early infographics and illustrations. All hand painted watercolours and pencil work and some using the trusty Rotring pens and CS10 paper.
![weeds guide](https://nigelhawtin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Weeds-1024x709.jpg)
Poster: A Guide to Lawn Weeds. Watercolour
![weedsdetail](https://nigelhawtin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/weedsdetail.jpg)
Detail of Daisy. Watercolour
![dragonfly](https://nigelhawtin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Dragonfly-768x1024.jpg)
Dragonfly nymph. Pencil
![dolphin skull](https://nigelhawtin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Dolphin-1024x750.jpg)
Skull of toothed Whales. Rotring Pen
I may add more as I find them and if I think they are worth posting
Thanks