Journal of Nature Science Illustrators Vol. 49, No. 1: Abstracts
Welcome to the first Journal edition of 2017!
We are proud to present another issue of the Journal, filled with beautiful images to inspire, and information that we hope is useful and interesting to our members. In this issue we roam from Julia Scott’s paleo pangolins to Linda Feltner’s Studio Tips on watercolor friskets, from Sandy Williams’ winter sketching to Gail Selfridge’s Colorful Leaves project. Then, if all that isn’t enough, there’s more! We delve into the beautiful art of Vicky Earle’s pitcher plants and wind up with an in-depth discussion on how to combat the ever-growing problem of copyright infringement. And in the middle of it all, a four-page insert on the upcoming GNSI Annual Conference in Asheville, NC! Be sure to read the insert’s introductory article that details the rich biodiversity of the Smokies.
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Rendering a Paleo Pangolin
— Julia Morgan Scott
Read about Julia’s 14-year project to render the details of America’s only native pangolin species giving novice illustrators an idea of what a hardcore species description monograph can encompass.
Pages From My Sketchbook: Winter Nature Journaling
— Sandy Williams
“When I have a bit of free time, I love to pull out my journal and record bits and pieces from our gardens, open fields, or just something out of my head. I generally use watercolor pencils and pen and ink with a bit of white gouache thrown in for snow.”
Highlands, Hellbenders, and History
— Dr. Amy Boyd, Professor of Biology, Warren Wilson College
Exploring the rich biodiversity of the Blue Ridge Mountains The Blue Ridge Mountains are one of the most biologically diverse areas in North America. These are very old mountains, formed at least 440 million years ago (compare that to the relatively young age of the Rockies, which are only 55-80 million years old).
GNSI 2017 Annual Conference: June 25 - July 1, 2017
Warren Wilson College • Asheville, NC
The Art and Science of Colorful Leaves (open access)
— Gail Selfridge
Read the story behind Colorful Leaves, an instructional publication for persons wanting to learn how to create botanical art either for personal use or as part of an educational program. The intention was not to train professional illustrators but rather to create scientifically accurate materials that would serve as tools and encourage children and adults to observe nature and use drawing plus coloring to record their observations.
DUETS: The Dance of Symbiotic Relationships
— Vicky Earle
A project of 13 tropical botanical paintings highlighting unique plant adaptations and/or the unusual relationships that have evolved with insects, animals, or humans. This project’s goal is to promote educational awareness of the intricate interdependence of species within tropical ecosystems, as well as our own dependence on plants. It aims to heighten public understanding, piqué curiosity, and generate an emotional connection with incredible stories that unfold daily in rainforests worldwide.
RRRIPPED From The List: Infringed!!
— Stephen DiCerbo, Editor
This GNSI ListServ compilation focuses on copyright infringement of visual images online. Read on for the initial listserv discussion and comments by Bill Westwood, a medical illustrator who is well-versed in copyright issues.
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