I am a freelance illustrator with over ten years experience, based in Palmerston North, New Zealand.

My work is informed by my background and training in both biology and visual communication. I love to craft illustrations that make complex information easier to understand, and highlight strange and wonderful aspects of the natural world. 
I have been lucky to work with museums, hospitals, children's publishers, scientific researchers, medical companies, conservationists and more, to bring their ideas to life.

Do you have an idea that could use some visual explanation? Please get in touch!
Email: e.scheltema@gmail.com 
Tel: +64 21 206 4031

For childrens book work, I am represented by Sandra Morris Illustration Agency
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Veterinary Sciences), Massey University - 2025
Bachelor of Design Honours, First Class (Medical Illustration focus), Auckland University of Technology –2016
Bachelor of Science (Ecology and Conservation), The University of Auckland- 2011
Awards
2018 | CLNZ Education Awards Finalist for Sam and Flo's Amazing Watery Adventure - Watercare Services
2017| Best Design Awards SILVER, Public Good Category for Modality in Medical Illustration
2016| Gavin Bishop Childrens Illustration Award Finalist
2014| Department of Conservation 'Big Picture' award for Natures Ghosts stop-motion animated film

Member of the Botanical Art Society of New Zealand (BASNZ)
Member of the Australian Institute of Medical and Biological Illustration (AIMBI)