Journal of Natural Science Illustration Vol. 54, No. 2 : Abstracts
GNSI • August 1, 2022
Journal of Natural Science Illustration Vol. 54 No. 2 - Cover art

Welcome to the second Journal edition of 2022!
To inspire you, we offer you excellent and innovative stories in this issue, ranging from affordable 2D and 3D renderers, an overview of the 2022 Visual SciComm Conference, a decal project at Cayuga Lake, selected artworks from the graduating class of CSUMB program, and watercolor paper tests by Kathryn Killackey. Thank you to all of our contributors!


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3D Molecular image from the MolView  App.

Rippped From The List: Affordable 2d and 3d Molecule Renderers
– Catherine Wilson, Gloria Fuentes, and Jeremy Swan


Looking to explore the world of molecular modeling? Review a list of online molecular modeling resources you can try out!

Flowers and Butterflies, Conference logo, © 2021 Erin Hunter

Visual Scicomm Conference 2022


An overview of the speakers, programs and workshops offered in this year’s GNSI annual meeting. The Conference is online for the third time, with participants and presented from around the world!

Diving ducks and water plants, Cayuga Lake Biota, © 2021

Cayuga Lake: Floating Classroom Decal Project (Open Access)
– Elizabeth Morales, Mrla Coppolino, Carla DeMello, Lucy Gagliardo, and Annie Zygarowicz


The GNSI Finger Lakes chapter partnered with a local floating non-profit classroom to bring scientifically accurate images of the plants and animals of the Cayuga Lake region to the general public.

Barn Owl, © 2022 Brittany Costan

Illustrating Nature: CSUMB Science Illustration Graduate Program Class of 2022


Beautiful images from the annual exhibit showcasing program work by the graduating students of the California State University Monterey Bay’s Science Illustration Certificate Program.

Watercolor Test Papers, © 2022 Kathryn Killackey

Searching for My Perfect Match: Arches, Fabriano Artistico, Fluid 100, Saunders Waterford, Stonehenge Aqua, and Lanaquarelle

– Kathryn Killackey



Kathryn Killackey tests several popular watercolor papers for qualities of texture and appearance, dry brush and wash results, color vibrancy, glazing, color lifting, and erasing graphite lines.


Cover art for the Book: The Album of Plant Families by Wendy Hollender
By Kathleen Garness September 7, 2026
Book review by Kathleen Garness of "The Album of Plant Families: An Illustrated Exploration of Nature’s Beauty and Bounty."" by Wendy Hollender. Abbeville Press
Journal of Nature Science Illustrators Vol.58 No. 1: Cover image Tulips
By GNSI September 6, 2026
The 2026 opening issue of the Journal of Natural Science Illustration (Volume 58, Number 1) explores how art connects scientific knowledge with culture, education, and the natural world.
Book cover Art - Little Beasts: Art, Wonder, and the Natural World
By - Review by Julianne Snider December 31, 2025
Little Beasts has abundant, detailed images and essays tracing European natural history’s evolution from the 15th–17th centuries. It highlights Flemish artists Joris Hoefnagel and Jan van Kessel’s influential work, showing how art helped document and disseminate knowledge of nature’s diversity during the Renaissance.

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