The drawing was created in close liason with scientists who are using electron microscopy
techniques to find the structure of the HIV virus. Working from accurate measurements ,
I worked from rough sketches to achieve the perspective required. Using linear and
radial fills I achieved a three appearance. I put each part of the virus on it own layer
within Corel Draw, so I could work on the various layers in isolation. The two viruses were
drawn separately then merged into one drawing where text was added, I have enclosed a version with and without text. The illustration is an accurate visual representation of the AIDS virus.