For the geo-geeks out there, I have finished my geologic timescale brush; now better and more accurate than the previous one.
Download the Illustrator file here
Download .EPS file here
Included is a swatch folder with all the colours as per the instructions of the International Commission on Stratigraphy:
You are welcome to use this in any way you like, the only thing I wish for is that you let me know/show me the context. You can reach me on twitter; @benteh
Since it is a brush, it can take on any shape, and it can be scaled to be as big as a house.
The text needed have to be added manually. It is possible to incorporate it automatically in the brush, but this might not be so sustainable. This is an ongoing project of mine; creating a geologic clock from the formation of the earth to today. When finished, this will have key fossils from each period, maybe a number of millions/billions of years plotted around the clock. Other possibilities is to add ice-ages etc.
It can of course also be divided and dissected to show only the parts needed. Since it is a brush, it can also take any shape.
Detail of the fan-shape:
Valérie says:
Hello, your work seems amazing! The links for download don’t work: could you please help? THANKS !
benteh says:
Hi Valérie – please try again? should work now. –b
Toni Reale says:
Hi there! Love this. I tried to find you on Twitter but couldn’t. I have a crystal/rock shop and I think I may want to use your hard work in a mural. Can we connect? I have a couple questions. -Toni
benteh says:
sending you an email – you should find me on twitter as @benteh
Poppageno says:
Hello, I am trying to work on a timeline project and I am pretty ignorant of computers. What software do I need, the Illustrator or ESP? I have Win 10. I want to colorize a standard looking geologic timeline then add the text for the eras. Under the timeline I need to add more text regarding events.
benteh says:
i recommend you download Inkscape: this is free, and an excellent vector-based graphics program. it will let you do what you want, and then you want to use the eps-file above
Poppageno says:
Thank you! I just downloaded it. It will take a while to learn, at least my project is moving! gene