PHilustrations

02/27/2024

I drew this one to portray a Negroni Sbagliato with a blood orange slice, showcasing the molecular components of Vermouth, Campari, and Prosecco.

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The Negroni Sbagliato, a playful deviation from the classic cocktail, gained popularity in 2022 after House of Dragons stars Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke featured it on TikTok. Originating in 1967 at Milan's Bar Basso, the cocktail swaps gin for prosecco, offering a lighter, refreshing twist. Ethanol, acetaldehyde, esters, phenols, and organic acids are key chemical components, contributing to the intoxicating effect, fruity and floral aromas, spicy notes, and overall flavor balance. The chemical reactions during mixing involve dilution, flavor extraction, and interaction of volatile compounds. The effervescence from the sparkling wine enhances the sensory experience. Variations in vermouth, Campari, and sparkling wine brands further shape the chemical composition and flavor of this delightful Negroni variant.

02/13/2024

I drew a Manhattan (or an Old Fashioned, depending on how you look at it) with an orange peel garnish. The complex chemistry of the whiskey is drawn in the glass.

Whiskey has loads of different types of compounds that influence the whiskey's flavor, aroma, color, etc.
Lactones like cis-3-methyl-4-octanolide get picked up from the barrels that whiskey ages in and can add different flavors like a spicy or woody cocinar flavor depending on the stereochemistry. Esters can give the whiskey a more fruity vibe, specifically isoamyl acetate can give a banana-y pear flavor.
Phenolic compounds are classic flavor compounds that tend to give the whiskey a smoky and bitter flavor. Different isomers of cresol resulting from the use of peat fires to dry malted barley in Scotch production afford very smoky flavors. Aldehydes are also crucial to the flavor profile of whiskeys. Vanillin can give a whiskey a sweet vanilla tone while syringaldehyde adds a spicy woody feel.

Whiskey is awesomely complex and the molecules involved in this complexity make it so interesting.
Hope you enjoy!

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11/23/2023

11/20/2023

Etsy sale! https://www.etsy.com/shop/Typographyl

08/10/2023

This new piece depicts the scent and pheromone chemistry of butterflies. I drew an aster, a favorite flower of butterflies, along with a monarch butterfly with its lower wings breaking away into some of the molecules associated with butterfly scent chemistry.

The chemistry of butterfly scent displays rich history. While visual cues serve long-range attraction, butterfly scent signals operate within short distances. Unique compounds, including alkaloids, terpenoids, fatty acid derivatives, and aromatic compounds, are utilized, setting butterflies apart from moths with their more constrained pheromone chemistry. Male butterflies predominantly emit scents, diverging from moth pheromone dynamics.
While moths' night-flying habits emphasize pheromones, butterflies leverage their striking visuals for communication. Male butterflies employ an assortment of scent-dispersing structures, often sourced from diverse biosynthetic pathways or plant interactions. These compounds serve attraction, repellence, and defense, particularly during courtship.

Hope you enjoy it!

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05/02/2023

This piece depicts molecules found in wine! I researched the many types of chemical compounds found in wine and drew them into a (very full) wine glass.

Wine is a complex mixture of various chemical molecules, and its composition can vary depending on factors such as grape variety, fermentation process, and aging. These include ethanol, acetic acid, tannins, glycerol, many flavor compounds and more. Many know that tannins are important in wine.

Tannins are a group of polyphenolic compounds found in grapes and are responsible for the astringent, bitter taste in some wines. The type and amount of tannins in wine can vary depending on factors such as grape variety, region, and winemaking techniques. Tannins are an important component of wine, contributing to its structure, texture, and aging potential. These tannins break down into the many different phenolic compounds in wine.

Hope you like it!

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06/22/2022

I drew this progress flag using textile, food, and other natural dye molecules! This one was super tough. Through some internet searches, some books, and dyes in the lab I was able to find all these molecules that are appropriately drawn in their color. Happy Pride Month!!

I’m donating a portion of my June proceeds to Upstate Pride SC 🏳️‍🌈

03/31/2022

I’ll be at another Drayton Mills event this friday!! Come check out the booth and grab a drink!

01/31/2022

Check out my new TikTok!

01/11/2022

I tried my hand at colorizing my new piece.

01/11/2022

New piece! In this picture, I drew a queen bee surrounded by all her pheromones used to communicate with her hive.

These molecules include, queen bee acid (10-hydroxy-2-(E)-decenoic acid), homovanillyl alcohol, methylparaben, 10-hydroxydecanoic acid, (S,E) and (R,E)-9-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid, 9-oxo-2-(E)-decenoic acid, coniferyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, alpha-linolenic acid, and a bunch of fatty acids (methyl oleate, ethyl oleate, methyl palmitate, ethyl palmitate, methyl stearate, ethyl stearate, methyl linoleate, ethyl linoleate, methyl linolenate, and ethyl linolenate.

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https://www.etsy.com/listing/1157862771/queen-bee-pheromones?ref=shop_home_feat_4&frs=1