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Mesa Schumacher
@mesabree.bsky.social
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Science and Medical illustrator, infographic artist.
Professional #sciart nerd.
Writer and kidlit author/illustrator rep. by Sorche Fairbank

MED/SCI: www.mesaschumacher.com
KIDLIT: https://imaginationillustration.mesaschumacher.com
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Throwback #illustrations (while I make new art)

#ProjectAnimalia Day 87: Vampire Squid (Vampyroteuthis infernalis)

A vampire that sucks up falling poop particles, not blood.

#sciart #dailyart #animals #scientificillustration #medart #sciviz #vampiresquid #biodiversity #animals
A realistic illustration of two Vampire Squid (Vampyroteuthis infernalis) on a white background.
September 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
mesabree.bsky.social
Throwback #illustrations (while I make new art)

#ProjectAnimalia Day 86: Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchincus)
Displaying the wonder of feathers.

#sciart #dailyart #animals #scientificillustration #medart #scicomm #sciviz #pheasant #ringneckpheasant #biodiversity #animals
Realistic illustration of a Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchincus), a bird with bright plumage and a long tail, on a white background.
September 4, 2025 at 8:13 AM
mesabree.bsky.social
Throwback #illustrations (while I make new art)

#ProjectAnimalia Day 85: Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus)

#sciart #dailyart #animals #scientificillustration #medart #scicomm #sciviz #camel #bactriancamel
Realistic illustration of a dark brown Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus) on a white background.
August 29, 2025 at 12:14 PM
mesabree.bsky.social
So the internet has come full circle, and I'm returning to travel blogging. I believe it could be the future. Well, a future. I'm tired of short-form thought. 🤪

If you'd like to follow along, by all means—come subscribe away with me...
open.substack.com/pub/dodoland...
#sciart #medart #mauritius
Dodoland Dispatch!
The Horrible Internet, and the Beautiful Sanctuary of Complexity
open.substack.com
August 27, 2025 at 9:51 PM
mesabree.bsky.social
Throwback #illustrations (while I make new art)

#ProjectAnimalia Day 84: Pacific razor clam (Siliqua patula)
Simple can be beautiful!

#sciart #dailyart #animals #scientificillustration #medart #scicomm #sciviz #invertebrate #molluscMonday #invertfest
Realistic illustration of a Pacific razor clam (Siliqua patula), an elongated bivalve with a soft body inside, on a white background.
August 25, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Unexpected popsicle stick character.
August 23, 2025 at 7:23 PM
mesabree.bsky.social
I think I spend 50% of my time dreaming up new schemes—which allow me to get paid to live inside my head for the other 50%.
August 12, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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Only 3 more days to reserve a Cat or Dog Animal Anatomy Jigsaw Puzzle on kickstarter!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/gen...
#sciart #medart #puzzles #puzzle #jigsawpuzzle #kidspuzzles #kidsgame #STEMeducation #STEAM #STEM #biologygames #homeschooling #cats #dogs
Cat & Dog Animal Anatomy Jigsaw Puzzles - Turn & Learn
100-piece double-sided floor puzzles over 4 feet long, with accurate science illustrations by a certified medical illustrator.
www.kickstarter.com
August 11, 2025 at 5:25 AM
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One week left to reserve/support the project!

Cat & Dog Animal Anatomy Jigsaw Puzzles - (Genius Games) on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/gen...
#sciart #medart #cats #dogs #catart #dogart #puzzles #jigsawpuzzle #jigsaw #puzzlers #kidspuzzles #STEAM #STEM
Cat & Dog Animal Anatomy Jigsaw Puzzles - Turn & Learn
100-piece double-sided floor puzzles over 4 feet long, with accurate science illustrations by a certified medical illustrator.
www.kickstarter.com
August 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Friendly reminder to reserve yours...

Check out Cat & Dog Animal Anatomy Jigsaw Puzzles - on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/gen...
#sciart #medart #cats #dogs #catart #dogart #puzzles #jigsawpuzzle #jigsaw #puzzlers #kidspuzzles #STEAM #STEM
Cat & Dog Animal Anatomy Jigsaw Puzzles - Turn & Learn
100-piece double-sided floor puzzles over 4 feet long, with accurate science illustrations by a certified medical illustrator.
www.kickstarter.com
August 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM
mesabree.bsky.social
Throwback #illustrations (while I make new art)
#ProjectAnimalia Day 83: West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus)

#sciart #medart #dailyart #wildlifeart #illustration #scientificillustration #biodiversity #manatee #oceanart
A realistic illustration of a West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) on a white background.
August 5, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Reposted by Mesa Schumacher
adorkastock.com
Do you all know about my AdorkaStock 16th Anniversary 100 Pose PNG Pack? It's free on Ko-fi and includes 100 pose references broken into 7 categories: jump, kneel, lying, sit chair, sit floor, sit stool, and stand.

➡️ ko-fi.com/s/307a9079e6

TY so much for the years of support. 🥰 Happy drawing!
a preview image of all 100 poses in the pack
January 15, 2024 at 2:34 PM
mesabree.bsky.social
Throwback #illustrations (while I make new art)
I now live next to Grey Francolins, and I want to draw them!

#ProjectAnimalia Day 82: Erckel's francolin (Pternistis erckelii)

#sciart #medart #dailyart #wildlifeart #illustration #francolin #bird #birds #scientificillustration #biodiversity #birdart
A realistic illustration of an Erckel's francolin (Pternistis erckelii), a grouse-like bird, with yellow legs, and mottled grey and brown chest.
July 30, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Puzzle kickstarter promo week continues...
Get your kids' floor puzzles!

Cat & Dog Animal Anatomy Jigsaw Puzzles
with accurate external and internal anatomy! www.kickstarter.com/projects/gen...
#kidsgames #puzzles #sciencegames #cats #dogs #calico #goldenretriever #doglovers #catlovers
Cat & Dog Animal Anatomy Jigsaw Puzzles - Turn & Learn
100-piece double-sided floor puzzles over 4 feet long, with accurate science illustrations by a certified medical illustrator.
www.kickstarter.com
July 29, 2025 at 7:51 PM
mesabree.bsky.social
For like 2 years I've been saying Baroness Schraeder from Sound of Music deserves a redemption narrative. I mean, seriously what did she ever do but be honest, patient, and communicate clearly with her romantic partner?

So glad Riki Lindhome agrees.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELSx...
So Long Farewell (A Breakup Anthem for Baroness Schraeder) by Riki Lindhome
YouTube video by Riki Lindhome
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July 29, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Reposted by Mesa Schumacher
gravity-levity.bsky.social
Me and my kids have really enjoyed the turtle one!
July 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
mesabree.bsky.social
Shameless plug of my newest #anatomy #jigsaw puzzles! Dog and cat, double-sided kids floor puzzles. I put a lot of love into these, I hope you enjoy them!

Cat & Dog Animal Anatomy Puzzles:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gen...
#sciart #dogpuzzle #catpuzzle #puzzlers #STEMgames #STEM #medart #STEAM
Cat & Dog Animal Anatomy Jigsaw Puzzles - Turn & Learn
100-piece double-sided floor puzzles over 4 feet long, with accurate science illustrations by a certified medical illustrator.
www.kickstarter.com
July 28, 2025 at 6:22 AM
mesabree.bsky.social
Throwback #illustrations (while I make new art)

#ProjectAnimalia (my daily #animalart project)
Day 81: Razor-backed musk turtle (Sternotherus carinatus)

#sciart #medart #dailyart #wildlifeart #illustration #turtle #scientificillustration #biodiversity
A realistic illustration of a Razor-backed musk turtle (Sternotherus carinatus), a brown-green turtle on a white background.
July 25, 2025 at 10:14 AM
mesabree.bsky.social
On a darker note:
"Researchers found that after Texas enacted its abortion ban, the rate of maternal morbidity in patients diagnosed with fatal fetal abnormalities spiked from 15% to 72%."

Calculated Cruelty open.substack.com/pub/jessica/...
Calculated Cruelty
The anti-choice movement wants to trick women into carrying doomed pregnancies to term
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July 24, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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I've got another #anatomy #jigsawpuzzle coming for you in collaboration with GeniusGames!

Dog. Cat. See what's inside your furry family member. :)

You can back it (reserve yours) for 3 weeks on kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/gen...
#puzzle #sciart #medart #cat #dog #sciencegames #STEM
Cat & Dog Animal Anatomy Jigsaw Puzzles - Turn & Learn
100-piece double-sided floor puzzles over 4 feet long, with accurate science illustrations by a certified medical illustrator.
www.kickstarter.com
July 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
mesabree.bsky.social
Throwback #illustrations (while I make new art)

#ProjectAnimalia (my daily #animalart project)
Day 80: Scaly-foot gastropod (Chrysomallon squamiferum)

The "sea pangolin" #snail lives by hydrothermal vents and sports an iron shell!

#sciart #medart #dailyart #wildlifeart #illustration #snail
Realistic illustration of a Scaly-foot gastropod (Chrysomallon squamiferum), a deep sea snail with an iron shell, on a white background.
July 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Abortion politics are grim. It's a particularly terrible time to be a woman.
Read @jessicavalenti.bsky.social's substack updates.

"I'm Not Going to Be A Walking Tomb." open.substack.com/pub/jessica/...
"I'm Not Going to Be A Walking Tomb."
7.15.25
open.substack.com
July 16, 2025 at 3:49 AM
mesabree.bsky.social
Throwback #illustrations (while I make new art)

#ProjectAnimalia (my daily #animalart project)
Day 79: Harlequin poison dart frog (Oophaga histrionica)

#sciart #medart #dailyart #sciviz #wildlifeart #scientificillustration #illustration #dartfrog #frogs #poisondartfrog #biodiversity
A realistic illustration of a Harlequin poison dart frog (Oophaga histrionica), with a dark body, with bright orange and yellow irregular spots, on a white background.
July 15, 2025 at 5:28 AM
mesabree.bsky.social
Throwback #illustrations (while I make new art)

#ProjectAnimalia (my daily #animalart project)
Day 78: Giant green anemone (Anthopleura xanthogrammica)

#sciart #medart #dailyart #sciviz #wildlifeart #scientificillustration #illustration #anemone #oceanart #tidepool #greenanemone #biodiversity
Realistic illustration of a Giant green anemone (Anthopleura xanthogrammica), a green anemone on a white background.
July 14, 2025 at 10:13 AM
mesabree.bsky.social
Throwback #illustrations (while I make new art)

#ProjectAnimalia (my daily #animalart project)
Day 77: Red panda (Ailurus fulgens)

AKA a whole bunch of cuteness.

#sciart #medart #dailyart #sciviz #wildlifeart #scientificillustration #illustration #redpanda #panda #biodiversity
A realistic drawing on a Red panda (Ailurus fulgens), on a white background.
July 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM