Journal of Nature Science Illustrators Vol. 55, No. 3: Abstracts
Welcome to the last Journal edition of 2023!
Welcome to JNSI volume 55 number 3. In this issue, we say goodbye and honor member Dick Rauh. This issue also contains an interesting article about Indian botanical art from an artist from Bangalore, member spotlight featuring botanical artist and 2022 GNSI special projects award recipient Camille Werther, with an added bonus about her pandemic sketchbook project!
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In Memoriam: Richard (Dick) Rauh
-Gretchen Halpert
This article celebrates the accomplishments and of beloved member Dick Rauh, who passed at 98. His extensive career spanned film and animation, and once served as President of the NY screen cartoonist union, and of the Animation Community organization. The fields of Science and Botanical Illustration were greatly enriched by the second career of Dick Rauh. After retiring, he earned a Ph.D. in botany to enhance his knowledge and educate others about drawing plants. his knowledge and educate others about drawing plants. Rauh's legacy includes teaching, a distinguished service award, the publication of "The Science Behind Flowers," and numerous exhibitions showcasing his botanical art.
Indian Botanical Art (Open Access)
-Nirupa Rao
The author, who grew up in Bangalore, reflects on the environmental changes in the city and her connection to nature, stemming from family ties to botany. Frustrated by the disconnect between urbanized Indians and nature, Nirupa collaborates with a cousin to create an illustrated book, "Hidden Kingdom," featuring unique plant species from the Western Ghats, aiming to challenge perceptions and raise awareness. The article also discusses the historical context of botanical art in India and the author's efforts, including a short film, to inspire appreciation and conservation of the country's diverse flora.
Member Spotlight: Camille Werther
-Sara Taliaferro
Camille Werther, a Content Editor at the Journal of Natural Science Illustration (JNSI), received the 2022 GNSI Special Projects award for her innovative contributions to production management. Initially responsible for manuscript development, Camille revamped the production scheduling system, streamlining the process for assembling articles into a print-ready JNSI edition. Her career journey, rooted in Louisiana and connected to nature, includes teaching, extension work, and a notable exhibit that combined her love for science, storytelling, and botanical illustration to prompt discussions about nature and trees.
Sketchbook: Day/Night Journal
- Camille Werther
In response to the disconnection brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the author embarked on a small art project in late 2020 to reconnect with time and the natural world. Using a hand-bound journal with textured paper representing day and night, the author recorded observations of plants, insects, astronomical events, and environmental conditions for a month, aiming to ground themselves in nature and experimenting with artistic techniques like silverpoint and watercolor grounds.
