"This illustration shows the internal structure of an Ebola virus particle, with the central core in three dimensions so you can see the internal structures more clearly," says visual artist Rob Kesseler, professor at Central Saint Martins at the University of the Arts London.
The Ebola virus is about 100 nanometres (0.0001mm) wide - 200 times smaller than many of the cells that it infects.
"The illustrator chooses pastel colours rather than tonal contrast to show the different elements of this tiny, often lethal virus.
"It shows how illustration can uniquely show many different levels of detail simultaneously, with great beauty and clarity."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-35744907
It is really nice to see illustrations being included and appreciated alongside other scientific photography. It shows the serious, informative and educational purposes that illustration can be used in and be more appropriate, than photographs and other media, for.
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