John Boyette

I created this illustration as a gift for my partner. It includes our three favorite frog species: the desert rain frog (Breviceps macrops, top), Budgett’s frog (Lepidobatrachus laevis, middle), and Mexican burrowing toad (Rhinophrynus dorsalis, bottom). The frog stack is situated among some of our favorite mushroom species: (clockwise from top) the bridal veil stinkhorn (Phallus indusiatus), fly agaric (Amanita muscaria), golden chanterelle (genus Cantharellus), and morel (genus Morchella).

I was asked to create a thesis cover for PhD candidate Kevin Mulder. My instructions were to design an image which related to amphibian genetics and featured the Salamandra and Lithobates (Rana) genera. These are the three final products.

These paintings were made as thank you gifts for my REU mentors, Rayna Bell and Ryan Schott.

(acrylic on canvas panel)

I created these logos for inclusion in research posters and presentations.