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Van Wangye • January 09, 2026
Van Wangye reflects on a unique path shaped by early exposure to natural specimens and traditional medicine.
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Julianne Snider • December 31, 2025
A richly illustrated look at Renaissance natural history through Hoefnagel and van Kessel’s detailed works.
Deborah K. Haines (Deb) BA, MFA, CMI, FAMI • May 17, 2025
A profile of GNSI president Deb Haines and her path from medical illustration to Guild leadership.
Dorie Petrochko • December 31, 2024
Learn about the Yale Peabody Museum’s Natural Science Illustration Program launched in 2009 by four GNSI Artist Members.
Nancy Halliday • December 30, 2024
Linda Miller Feltner blends technique and storytelling in a guide to drawing birds from life.
Rhonda Nass • September 7, 2024
An introduction to scratchboard, from its origins to modern techniques and step-by-step methods.
Nirupa Rao • February 29, 2024
An artist reflects on discovering botanical art and building a practice without formal training.
Mieke Roth • December 12, 2023
Insights into 3D printing for illustrators, with practical advice and comparisons to traditional methods.
Diogo Guerra • May 16, 2023
Diogo gives a positive review of this practical guide to creating clear, engaging explanatory diagrams for scientific communication.
Sara Lynn Cramb • May 2, 2023
An illustrator’s journey shaped by childhood creativity, nature, and classic children’s books.
Linda M. Feltner • February 16, 2023
An intimate look at wildfire and recovery, blending observation, science, and personal reflection.
Erin E. Hunter • January 1, 2023
Erin Hunter shares her process behind “Look Closer,” a vibrant painting of bee pollinators.
Elizabeth Morales, Marla Coppolino, Carla DeMello, Lucy Gagliardo, and Annie Zygarowicz • September 8, 2022
The Finger Lakes Chapter develops educational species ID decals for use on Cayuga Lake.
Kalliopi Monoyios • June 12, 2022
Joel Floyd is recognized for leading GNSI’s successful shift to innovative virtual conferences.
Review by Camille Werther • April 6, 2022
An in-depth review of a guide to pen and ink illustration, offering techniques and inspiration for all skill levels.
C.Olivia Carlisle • February 2, 2022
A richly illustrated look at Edward Lear’s dual legacy as naturalist artist and literary figure.
Anthony James Gustafson • January 29, 2022
A reflection on prehistoric storytelling and the lasting impact of early animal depictions.
Mary Ellen Taylor • October 18, 2021
An artist traces their path to botanical art, shaped by time in the Galápagos Islands.
Joel Floyd • May 1, 2021
A look into a book preserving the legacy of Donald B. Sayner’s influential scientific illustration classes.
Camille Werther • December 19, 2020
Review of a comprehensive botanical reference blending plant science with artistic techniques and teaching tools.
Britt Griswold • December 12, 2020
A look at Humboldt’s influence on art, science, and culture in early America and beyond.
W. Scott Rawlins • August 1, 2020
Artists turn to cooking and gardening as creative outlets during times of isolation and uncertainty.
Gail Guth & Camille Werther • May 20, 2020
An experimentation with Stonehenge's Aqua Black artist paper.
jlucjen • March 2, 2020
A winding journey into scientific illustration reveals the value of patience and persistence.
Trudy Nicholson • January 30, 2020
Remembering Elaine R. S. Hodges and her lasting impact on GNSI and the field.
Rick Simonson • May 8, 2019
Rick Simonson shares how farm life and curiosity led to a career in scientific illustration.
Heno Hwang • March 8, 2019
In this tutorial article, the author shows how to make a complete plant using the Maya 3D® application, and Photoshop®.
Dino Pulera • February 8, 2019
A guide to using non-photo blue pencils for loose, flexible preliminary sketches.
Carolyn Bartlett Gast • December 22, 2018
Exploring stereoscopic illustration and medieval influences through a unique artistic experiment.
Mesa Schumacher • June 1, 2018
An illustrator’s origin story shaped by curiosity, creativity, and hands-on exploration.
Dino Pulerà • March 3, 2018
From comics to science, an artist reflects on balancing passion with practical career choices.
Alexandrea Pataky • December 27, 2017
Diane’s legacy is one that will live on through the thousands of students and colleagues and friends that she touched along the way.
Natalia Zahn • June 20, 2017
Natalia Zahn reflects on her artistic path and deep connection to the natural world.
Gail Selfridge • March 2, 2017
The story behind Colorful Leaves, a guide to teaching botanical art through observation.
Audrey Freudenberg • February 8, 2016
An artist-in-residence explores narrative and the body through experimental visual systems.
Marlene Hill Donnelly • October 8, 2015
A profile of Marlene’s career in paleontological art, fieldwork, and museum education.
Amelia Janes • January 25, 2015
Amelia Janes blends cartography and illustration in a career rooted in nature and design.
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