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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 16/10/2025

prompt 10 of #archInk2025: palimpsest walls can keep stories in the form of graffiti by unknown graffitists. layers of paint, posters, and tags overlap, shaping the memory of a place and adding to the stratigraphy of a city. a living and active palimpsest

A torn poster with black and white figures of a rock band pasted on a wall covered in overlapping graffiti tags. The poster reads “Rock n’ Roll always about spirit and fun,” with faded text and marks from later tags and paint layers.

A city wall layered with street art, stickers, and posters. Blue-painted faces appear above, with bold text reading “STOP WAR” and various smaller artworks below. Older posters peek through torn edges and paint drips.

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 09/10/2025

Day 9 of #archInk: Ivory A bit of meditation practices: drawing one curved line after the other. Cross-section of a tusk, which forms a dense network of intersecting lines known as Schreger lines. They tell growth, material, and history at once. #archaeology

Digital illustration of an ivory cross-section in warm beige tones. A fine network of dark intersecting lines radiates from the centre, forming geometric Schreger patterns characteristic of ivory

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 08/10/2025

day 8 of #archInk: stratigraphy I reworked an older drawing from when the prompt was “written”. And here the trowel still “writes” the site’s stratigraphy in a way: layer by layer, deposit by deposit and interface by interface. #archaeology

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 07/10/2025

day 7: textiles They rarely survive, but their traces do: loom weights, needles, fragments stuck to metal. This piece looks at those fragments and the ancient depictions of weaving/fabric creation on vessels that still show these practices. #archInk #archaeology

orange and black. The vase shows two women holding spindles beside a central triangular weaving pattern. Decorative motifs run around the upper section, and loom weights are depicted on the lower part

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 06/10/2025

day 6 of #archInk2025: horn I did a kind of archaeology journaling page, where I focused on exploring the texture of the horn, noting down functions and anatomy. #archInk

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 05/10/2025

For day three of #archInk prompt: flint I created a digital collage of tools used during flint knapping and the by products spreading around the production zone: flakes and blades. #archaeology #archInk2025

Digital collage showing hands reaching upward among flintknapping tools such as antler tines, hammers, and scrapers. Flint flakes are scattered across circular green and ochre shapes. The word “FLINT” appears in cut-out letters near the bottom right

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 04/10/2025

day 4 of #archInk2025: bronze. tin meets copper, and new colours are created based on the mixture, from gold, green, brown, red. i drew them circling between two hands, an acknowledgement of how innovative humans are and bronze meant exchange and shared skill #archInk #archaeology

A digital illustration showing two hands reaching toward a circle of bronze artefacts, including swords, spearheads, and axes. Each object has a different shade of bronze — from golden yellow to deep reddish-brown — representing the varied colours of Bronze Age metalwork

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 04/10/2025

day 3 of #archink2025: residue. what's left inside a pot can say a lot. grains, fats, traces of meals long gone. drew that chain in a kind of comic style: pot in use, pot buried/excavated, pot in the lab. Small remains lead to past recipes. #archInk #archaeology

A three-panel digital illustration showing the archaeological process of residue analysis.
In the first panel, a clay pot sits over a small fire surrounded by stones.
In the second, a broken pot is uncovered in the ground with a trowel nearby.
In the third, gloved hands hold a sherd and take a sample with a small tool. Two circles highlight what residue analysis can reveal: plant grains and a goat

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 03/10/2025

day 2 of #archInk: #shell. a watercolour scallop in the centre, with digital pen sketches of shell artefacts and tools around it. shells are versatile in archaeology, and this page is also a mix of drawing techniques, from watercolour to digital. #archaeology #archInk2025

day two of archInk 2025: shell.

the central piece today is a scallop shell painted in watercolour. around it i sketched different shell artefacts — scrapers, spoons, containers, ornaments. it shows how versatile shells are as archaeological finds, and how many uses they once had.

this page is also a small experiment in drawing itself. mixing digital work with watercolour and pen sketches makes it feel layered, like different notes on the same theme.

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 01/10/2025

starting archInk 2025 with pigment. i kept it digital today, a bit like field journal notes, an archaeology journal. pigment feels small, but it made the first colours on stone. minerals: grounded, mixed with a binder, painted on a surface and suddenly there’s an image. #archInk #inktober

A hand-drawn illustration showing the archaeological Inktober prompt "Pigment". In the centre is a large stone with a prehistoric bull painting in brown and black. On the left, a flat stone holds red, yellow, and black mineral pieces. On the right, another flat stone shows brown mineral lumps ready for grinding. Labels identify bright red, golden yellow, black (charcoal), and rich brown pigments. Text explains that pigments are minerals ground on flat stones and mixed with water to paint.

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 09/09/2025

Who can join? Everyone! But maybe esoecially archaeologists, researchers, or students want to participate to visualise complex ideas, try out new perspectives, or connect through drawing. It is about thinking on paper and sharing your ideas with the community. 3/3

Hand-drawn 'who can archInk?' guide on lined paper with archaeological artifacts in margins including decorated pottery and tools. Text states archInk is open to everyone, but particularly useful for archaeologists, researchers, students, and educators to visualise theories, try new perspectives, connect with others, and develop drawing skills. Describes it as a place to think on paper, experiment with ideas, and share process with community. Instructions to use #archInk2025 and #archInk hashtags, signed @archaeoInk

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 09/09/2025

How to participate? Simple: take each day's prompt and create your interpretation. No rules on medium or the techniques - past years have seen sketches, watercolor, doodles, digital art, 3D models, pencils, photographs, collages, mind maps, notes even poems. 2/3

Hand-drawn 'how to archInk?' guide on lined paper with archaeological artifacts in margins including pottery, bone tools, and figurines.
The text explains participation is simple - take daily prompts and create interpretations. Notes there are no medium rules, mentioning sketches, digital art, 3D models, photographs, collages, notes, or poems from past years. Instructions to use #archInk2025 and #archInk hashtags, signed @archaeoInk

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 09/09/2025

What exactly is #archInk? It started in 2018 by Dr. Katherine Cook with daily drawing prompts exploring archaeological themes. The goal is not to create perfect "art" but should be rather seen as a daily practice connecting with archaeology and each other through creative practices 1/3

Hand-drawn explanation of archInk on lined paper with archaeological artifacts in margins including a classical face mask, brushes, and pottery.
Title asks 'what is archInk?' The text explains that archInk connects archaeology with ink (drawing), started in 2018 from Inktober, providing archaeological prompts for October. It emphasizes the goal is daily practice to explore archaeology and connect with others, not perfect art. Instructions to use #archInk2025 and #archInk hashtags, signed @archaeoInk.

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 09/09/2025

Here's the official #archInk2025 prompt list - 31 days of archaeological (illustration) prompts for October. From pigment and bronze to provenance and afterlife, each prompt open to be explored through drawing or other techniques and mediums. Ready to join in? #archInk

Hand-drawn archInk 2025 prompt list on lined paper with archaeological tools scattered around the margins including pottery sherds, flint tools, brushes, and an ink bottle. The title 'archInk 2025' is written in orange and green lettering. Below are 31 numbered prompts organized in three columns:
1 Pigment, 2 Shell, 3 Residue, 4 Bronze, 5 Flint, 6 Horn, 7 Textile, 8 Stratigraphy, 9 Ivory, 10 Palimpsest; 11 Transformation, 12 Echo, 13 Pseudoscience, 14 Network, 15 Bioarchaeology, 16 Gatekeeping, 17 Ownership, 18 Exclusion, 19 Preservation, 20 Visibility; 21 Embodiment, 22 Provenance, 23 Absence, 24 Toolmark, 25 Reclamation, 26 Ephemeral, 27 Justice, 28 Looted, 29 Temporality, 30 Becoming, 31 Afterlife

signed by @archaeoInk

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 08/09/2025

Monday workspace thoughts. Sketched these motivational words around an archaeological vessel while navigating office tasks. Dedication, authorship, motivation - the qualities needed to keep pursuing archaeology alongside daily work. #archInk

Overhead photo of a wooden desk workspace showing a laptop, black wireless mouse, small potted succulent plant, and digital stylus pen. On a tablet screen is a digital illustration featuring the word 'Monday' in large script lettering with a classical archaeological vessel (amphora or urn) in the center. Around the vessel are handwritten words including 'motivation', 'dedication', 'authorship', 'navigation', 'office work', 'archaeology', and 'you' on a watercolor wash background in muted pink/brown tones.

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 07/09/2025

Drew this as part of my A-Z archaeological disciplines exploration. Settlement archaeology examines spatial organisation and architecture of past communities. From house layouts to community planning, these patterns show how people lived and interacted. #archInk

Educational illustration on teal background showing settlement archaeology. Features the letter 'S' in a white rounded square, followed by text defining settlement archaeology as studying spatial organization, architecture, and social structure of past human settlements. Below are illustrations of various historical buildings including round thatched houses of different sizes, a rectangular structure with a thatched roof, and a detailed roundhouse showing construction techniques. Additional text explains the field focuses on understanding community structure, space usage, and environmental interaction.

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 06/09/2025

Made this for #Inktober2024 about archaeological discovery in popular media. Magazine covers focus on treasure and sensational finds, but there's always more to the story. How do these headlines influence what people think archaeology is about? #archInk #Discovery

Illustration showing overlapping archaeological magazines and newspapers with sensationalized headlines including 'ARCHAEOLOGY 25° Years of Discovery - Shaping how the world sees archaeology', 'Archaeological Discovery - The headlines shape the story', 'Hidden history revealed', 'Stuns archaeologists', and 'Dig reveals golden treasure'. The publications feature images of pyramids, artifacts, and archaeological sites. Signed '2.Discovery #INKTOBER2024 #archINK'.

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 05/09/2025

This illustration from 2022 show how archaeologists should balance subjectivity and objectivity in interpretation. One side shows personal bias and perspective, the other empirical evidence. The Xanten Crown is a good example: thought to be a crown, now reinterpreted as a bucket fitting. #archInk

Conceptual illustration showing scales of justice labeled 'Archaeological Interpretation' with 'Subjectivity' on the left side showing an archaeologist holding a crystal ball, and 'Objectivity' on the right side showing an archaeologist with a laptop and notebook. Below are archaeological artifacts including what appears to be the Xanten Crown shown in two interpretations - as a crown on the left and as a bucket fitting on the right, along with a human skull. Labeled '14 Objectivity #archInk #DataDriven'.

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 04/09/2025

Made this during #archInk 2020 to break down what field archaeologists do, in a comic page structure style and completely handdrawn back then. Surveying excavating, documentating, and post-excavation processing. Basically trying to show the whole archaeological fieldwork workflow. #archaeology

Hand-drawn comic-style illustration titled 'What does a field archaeologist do & work on' showing six panels: field surveys with GPS equipment and survey markers, archaeological excavations with tools and finds, documentation through surveying equipment, photography and written records on stratigraphic unit sheets, post-excavation processing with finds being cleaned and archived in record books, and report writing on laptop. Signed Jona Schlegel.

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 02/09/2025

In await of #archInk2025, sharing past work I created this during #archInk 2021 to explore what archaeological illustration can be outside of technical artifact drawing. Showing constructions - bolder stones, mortar residue and with a walled window using bricks - all forming a remaining wall

Archaeological wall illustration showing building remains with labeled features: clay bricks forming a walled-up window frame on the left, mortar residues, boulder stone construction in the upper and general areas areas, and overall forming a remaining wall section. The drawing uses different textures and shading to distinguish between construction materials and phases. Signed as archInk 2021 with the prompt "archaeological illustration", created by Jona Schlegel

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 22/04/2025

This drawing is a redoing on an older one and feels like a good starting point again, and though it is not coming from a trench, it still got all the right layers. Happy Easter from my digital studio to you!

Hand-drawn Easter egg split in half, revealing archaeological layers inside. The layers include soil, pottery shards, a tiny brush, a trowel, and a steaming coffee cup. The egg rests on a simple background, blending festive imagery with archaeological tools and symbols. Illustration done by Jona Schlegel from archaeoINK

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 19/04/2025

In Victoria and Vancouver for a bit. If you work in archaeology, heritage, or science communication and fancy a coffee or chat—let me know. Always happy to connect with others while I’m in the area.

Jona, a woman stands smiling on the deck of a ferry on the way to Victoria BC, wrapped in a scarf and black coat. Behind her, calm waters stretch out toward forested mountains under a blue sky with wispy clouds. The atmosphere is crisp and bright, suggesting a winter or early spring day.

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 20/03/2025

Objects carry time with them. Made, used, broken, buried, rediscovered—this pot has lived through it all. This illustration traces that cycle, showing how objects keep moving #Archaeology

A circular illustration depicting the life cycle of a ceramic vessel. At the centre is a cracked but partially reconstructed pot, blending realistic texture with drawn elements. Around it, four phases of its life:

The Creation (top right): Hands shape the wet clay, carving decorations.
The Use (bottom right): A ladle represents the vessel’s daily function.
The Burial (bottom left): The pot rests among stones and soil, laid to rest.
The Rediscovery (top left): A trowel carefully removes soil, exposing the vessel once again.
The artwork captures how objects move through time, from human hands to the depths of the earth and back.

Signed “archaeoINK Jona ‘24” in the bottom right.

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 12/03/2025

Your outie has a favourite excavation trowel and secretly believes it’s lucky. Your outie can’t help mentally scanning every field they pass for cropmarks. Your outie once got lost in a Harris Matrix. Your outie has a folder of archaeological site plans they just find aesthetically pleasing.

An image of Ms. Casey from the Apple TV+ series Severance

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 08/03/2025

Today is a reminder, not an exception. Women have always created, discovered, and shaped the world around us. Happy Women's Day!

A digitally illustrated pattern featuring various female figurines from different archaeological periods, drawn in shades of pink, purple, beige, and black. The figurines include representations of the Venus of Willendorf, Cycladic figures, and other ancient sculptures, surrounded by small green leaves. In the center, bold black text reads 'HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY,' standing out against the intricate background. The artwork celebrates historical depictions of women and their cultural significance.

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 27/02/2025

Spent the other day at the Allard Pierson Museum sketching artifacts—like the Lion’s Horoscope from Nemrud Dağ Archaeology journaling isn’t just copying; it helps observe details, ask questions, and piece together a story 📝 Using the idea of nature Journaling, it turns drawing into understanding

Jona is holding up a sketch book journal with a hand-drawn sketch of the Lion’s Horoscope from Nemrud Dağ, filled with notes and diagrams. In the background, the museum display shows the real replic relief from the Allard Pierson museum in Amsterdam, painted in bright colours according to research

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 24/02/2025

Starting the week right—with ink, watercolour, and a love for archaeology Happy Troweling!

A photograph of three hand-drawn, postcard-sized illustrations on textured paper, placed on a wooden surface. The top card features a detailed ink and watercolour drawing of an archaeological trowel with a wooden handle and a piece of inscribed pottery, accompanied by the handwritten text “happy Troweling.” The other two cards display abstract stratigraphic layers in earthy tones, outlined in ink. The drawings are made using watercolour and ink, capturing elements of archaeological fieldwork and documentation.
All drawn by Jona Schlegel.

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 24/02/2025

Thanks for the share! Found so many sketches while looking into the stone’s history! Early drawings seem to emphasise the holes, while later ones highlight the engravings. Interesting to see how different people recorded the same object over time Source: Cassen & Grimaud 2018 shorturl.at/h8g9j

A collage of seven historical sketches (1836–1981) of a carved stone from Gavrinis, France. Each drawing highlights different aspects, from the natural holes to the engraved spiral patterns. Over time, the focus shifts from the holes to the carvings, showing changes in documentation.
Source: Serge Cassen, Valentin Grimaud. Aux dimensions de l’image dans l’étude des représentations gravées
néolithiques. Archéologie : imagerie numérique et 3D, Sylvie Eusèbe; Théophane Nicolas; Valérie
Gouranton; Ronan Gaugne, Jun 2018, Rennes, France. 10.34692/r27k-k629. hal-02077354v2
p. 2 – Fig. 1 : Évolution des représentations de la dalle C1 à Gavrinis (Larmor-Baden, Morbihan). DAO : S. Cassen.

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 02/12/2024

More graffiti—Zimbabwe’s rock art enables the view on ancient sounds through painted rattles, flutes, and dance scenes These vivid depictions, found across six provinces, might offer a glimpse into the ritual and symbolic lives of hunter-gatherer communities #archaeology article: shorturl.at/0HkxL

Two females at Manemba holding rattles. Credit: Kumbani and Díaz-Andreu 2024

Tracing of three men playing trumpets at Guruve. Credit: Garlake, 1995 in Kumbani and Díaz-Andreu 2024

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 28/11/2024

Ann also wrote 2 books, 'Digging in the Southwest' and 'Digging in the Yucatan', which educate the public about archaeology. Her storytelling, paired with photos, inspired many—especially women—to follow her path And with the movie 'Canyon Del Muerto' her story was introduced to a new audiences 5/

British actress Abigail Lawrie portrays Nebraska-born Morris, who called the Southwest “the only place to live,” better even than “Timbuctoo, Samarkand, and Paris.” Minesh Bacrania

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 28/11/2024

Ann’s watercolors of the Temple of the Warriors murals documented their intricate details, including geometric designs, figures, and mythological themes. Published in 'Temple of the Warriors at Chichén Itzá', her work preserved visual elements often lost to weathering, ensuring future study. 4/

A vibrant watercolor by Ann Axtell Morris showing rendered murals from the Temple of the Warriors. Figures in turquoise, red, and yellow are intricately detailed on a red background, evoking the vivid artistry of the Maya.Courtesy the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University |

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 28/11/2024

In 1924, Ann and her husband Earl began excavating Chichén Itzá. Imagine the heat, crumbling walls, and endless inspiration. With pencil and paper, she sketched and documented Mayan architecture and murals with precision—and thereby preserving this ancient culture in great detail on paper 3/

A vibrant watercolor by Ann Axtell Morris showing reconstructed murals from the Temple of the Warriors. Figures in turquoise, red, and yellow are intricately detailed on a red background, evoking the vivid artistry of the Maya | Gift of the Carnegie Institution of Washington, 1958. President & Fellows of Harvard College, The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 28/11/2024

In the 1920s, Ann studied archaeology and art, blending both in her career. She painted artifacts, pictographs, expedition life, and landscapes. Her watercolor of Mummy Cave Ruin shows the interaction between humans and nature—a love letter to the past and blends archaeology and art well 2/

A sweeping watercolor of Mummy Cave Ruin, showing ancient cliff dwellings tucked into a sandstone alcove, surrounded by green vegetation and bathed in warm sunlight by Ann Axtell Morris | UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 21/11/2024

#Archaeology is all about connections—between artefacts, people, and ideas. Bluesky feels like a growing network for archaeologists, where conversations and exchanges make connections stronger. This illustration is inspired by that—a network linking everything in unexpected ways 🦋

A digital illustration of a network of circles on a blue background. Inside the circles are archaeological tools (like a laser scanner and a trowel) and artefacts (including a Venus figurine, a Roman pot, decorated ceramics, and a Roman dodecahedron). A monarch butterfly connects the circles, symbolising creativity and connection. The image is signed 'archaeoINK' in the bottom right corner

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 20/11/2024

QRP with sketch vs final #art #arttrain #sciart Here’s my magazine cover design for Adventuress Archaeology, exploring women in archaeology: past, present, and future 📔 It reflects how women’s roles and documentation methods evolved—from excavation sketches to laser scans and futuristic tricorders

The final illustration for the cover of Adventuress Archaeology, showcasing a woman symbolically connecting the past, present, and future of archaeology. The artwork is detailed and vibrant, featuring archaeological tools, artefacts, and dynamic elements that highlight the theme of women in archaeology across time

A rough sketch of the cover design for Adventuress Archaeology, featuring a concept of a woman bridging the past, present, and future of archaeology. The sketch includes basic outlines of elements such as tools, artefacts, and abstract backgrounds, with minimal detail

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 14/11/2024

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is a vital tool in #archaeology, allowing us to “see” beneath the surface without digging. By sending radar waves into the ground and reading the reflections, GPR helps map buried features and layers. Here’s a visual breakdown of how it all works 📡

Illustration of a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) system used in archaeology, especially the sub-discipline of archaeological and geophysical prospection. The image shows a GPR machine with annotations explaining each part: the control unit that processes signals into images, data storage for saving information, the battery pack providing power, and the survey wheel for tracking distance. The illustration also depicts the antenna emitting radar waves into the ground and picking up reflections, which vary in timing and strength to reveal hidden features below the surface.

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 13/11/2024

Stratigraphy—the study of layers—is essential in #archaeology, revealing how human activity has shaped the ground over time 🎨 A visual I drew a while ago unpacking the basics of stratigraphy, with descriptions, drawings, and stratigraphic sequences—all helpful tools for further analysis

Illustration of archaeological stratigraphy showing soil layers from humus to bedrock, with descriptions of each layer’s composition. A stratigraphic sequence diagram represents soil layers from younger to older, following the law of superposition. Includes notes on the Harris Matrix, used to understand the sequence of deposits. Created as an educational tool to clarify the difference between stratigraphy (study of layers) and stratification (the layers themselves).

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 12/11/2024

Bioarchaeology examines human remains, helping us learn about health, lifestyle, and the lived experiences of past communities 💀🦴 Aimed at those curious about #archaeology ’s diverse fields. Part of my "Archaeological Disciplines A to Z" series 🖌️

A comic-style illustration of a bioarchaeologist examining a human skull, with text: "Bioarchaeology examines human skeletal remains to understand past populations." Created by the artist to educate on archaeology's diverse disciplines in an accessible, visual format

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 12/11/2024

Quote Repost with your art that has stars

Two hand-painted cards featuring hanging ornaments in a playful archaeological theme. Stars with different patterns and colours—stripes, polka dots, and checks—are interspersed with small illustrations of artefacts like amphorae, trowels, and other archaeological tools. The cards are clipped onto a rustic string, surrounded by small paint pans in shades of green, blue, and red, and a fine paintbrush. The composition evokes a festive, handcrafted feel with a touch of archaeology.

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 11/11/2024

Excited to launch the first version of the Literature page on archaeoink.com! 🎉 My recommended reads in archaeological and scientific illustration. Tell me what you think and if you have any suggestions, let me know! www.archaeoink.com/literature

Screenshot of the archaeoINK's scientific and archaeological illustration literature collection

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 31/10/2024

Landmarks like Stonehenge shape our understanding of ancient cultures. Archaeological research uncovers new insights, influencing how we interpret these structures. How do landmarks shape our perceptions, and does archaeology challenge those views? #archInk #Inktober

An ink illustration of Stonehenge, showing a simplified yet detailed outline of the iconic standing stones. The foreground consists of uneven grassy terrain, with subtle shading to indicate the passage of time. The illustration poses questions about the evolution of the meanings and significance of such landmarks throughout history.

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 30/10/2024

Naming artefacts after familiar objects like violins helps with visualization but can distort understanding. Using illustrations, archaeology can bridge modern views with ancient realities, offering deeper insights into material culture. #archInk #Inktober

The illustration shows a violin in the center, flanked by two ancient ceramic artefacts shaped similarly to the instrument. The comparison highlights how naming artefacts after familiar objects can influence their interpretation in archaeology.

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 29/10/2024

Modern excavations rely on digital tools, like mobile apps, for navigation and documentation. These technologies offer efficiency but might shift focus from traditional methods. As archaeology evolves, the balance between technology and hands-on exploration becomes more critical. #archInk #Inktober

A hand holds a smartphone displaying an app categorising different burial types, with a skeleton burial site in the background. The image represents the blending of mobile technology with archaeological excavation, symbolising the use of modern tools in field documentation and research.

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 28/10/2024

From pyramids to skyscrapers, monumental structures have symbolized human ambition and culture across centuries. What drives us to build such colossal landmarks? #archInk #Inktober

A black-and-white silhouette of iconic oversized structures across history: starting with the Sydney Opera House, Big Ben, the Pyramids of Giza, the Eiffel Tower, Burj Al Arab, Petronas Towers, and finally, the Burj Khalifa. The text below reads: "Why are humans drawn to creating oversized structures, monuments, and objects?"

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 27/10/2024

Roman roads show us their engineering skills and the importance of connectivity. As archaeologists study these paths, what can they reveal about the influence of Roman infrastructure on landscape and history? #archInk #Inktober

A black-and-white illustration of a Roman road section in cross-section, showing multiple layers of stone construction. Text above reads: "How do these roads, still visible in modern landscapes, influence our perception of Romans today?"

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 26/10/2024

Photography in archaeology has evolved into digital methods like image-based modelling. Tools like SfM create detailed models, but how accurate are they in depicting the past? This camera illustration invites reflection on how technology influences archaeological documentation. #archInk #Inktober

A detailed illustration of a camera, symbolising the essential role of photography in archaeology. The text surrounding the camera asks how modern visual methods like photography and image-based modelling impact archaeological documentation.

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 25/10/2024

Egyptian reliefs, like this one, show everyday practices like protecting crops from birds. These depictions reveal much about ancient agricultural practices and their importance for survival. What do these scenes tell us about the role of harvests in daily life? #archInk #Inktober

An illustration based on an ancient Egyptian relief, showing two figures chasing birds away from crops. The scene reflects early agricultural practices, emphasising the importance of protecting harvests in ancient times.

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 24/10/2024

Early archaeology relied on explorers and artists who documented ancient sites like the pyramids with sketches. Their work influenced how archaeology evolved as a discipline. Art and archaeology continue to intersect today, offering new ways to explore the past. #archInk #Inktober

The illustration shows a person on an early archaeological expedition documenting the pyramids and the Sphinx using a surveying tool. The figure stands with the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx in the background, capturing the vastness of the scene.

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 23/10/2024

Rust on artefacts like this dagger presents a challenge for conservators. How much should be removed without erasing history? The balance between cleaning and preserving shapes how we understand the object’s past. #archInk #Inktober

An illustration of two 17th-century daggers. The top dagger is heavily corroded, showing thick rust covering its form. The bottom dagger is restored, revealing its blade and handle. The image asks: “What challenges come with deciding how much rust or corrosion to remove during restoration?”

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