Guild of Natural Science Illustrators

Bird Migration Is One of Nature’s Greatest Spectacles. Paleontologists Just Found Clues to Its Origin Tiny fossils hint at when birds began making their mind-blowing journey to the Arctic to breed

Check out Scientific American's Oct 2025 issue for some beautiful visualizations and a really interesting exploration of the ancient origins of bird migration! The evolutionary tree makes use of #SciArt by GNSI members Brittany Cheung & Rebecca Gelernter.

www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-...

When the Science Museum Group acquired the contents of Stephen Hawking's desk, we noticed something odd sat on his desk. An inflatable ball. What at first might seem like an innocent toy is actually… How Do We Know the Age of the Universe? | The WMAP Beach Ball

Science visuals make an impact! A well-crafted visualization can seed understanding for years after the artist puts down their tools. This video is still using graphics based on work that GNSI member Britt Griswold contributed to at NASA 20+ years ago. #SciArt

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Hi! GNSI is not hosting this event, but in the confirmation email for this summit it says that a link to join the session will be shared soon. I would keep an eye out for a link to be sent closer to the event.

As always, we love when people share news with us. If you’d like us to share your new book, workshop, reception, etc. on social media, you can reach Emerson via DMs or at emersonharman@ gmail .com (and of course our Newsletter Editor, Sarah, is still at news@ gnsi .org!).

Thanks all! Stay in touch.

Some of you met Emerson at the conference as our conference photographer. They are a wonderful newer face to the organization and I’m excited to see what they do with the role and in the field.

Emerson Harman is a scientific illustrator & graphic designer in Kansas City. They graduated in 2024 with a BFA in Biomedical Art & Visualization from Rowan University and now design graphics & exhibits for institutions nationwide (museums, zoos, & more). Emerson joined GNSI as a student in 2022.

However, the time has come to pass the torch. Fear not, I’ll still be around—you can find me on the Board as our Interim Vice President. I leave this role knowing it'll be in good hands. Please help me welcome Emerson Harman as our new Social Media Director!

If you've reached out to us on socials during that span, it has likely been me behind the screen. I have loved being able to connect with you all, whether it was to help answer a Guild question, connect you with resources, share your event, or just say hi.

Hello all! Something a little bit different today: I’ll be speaking as Jenn Deutscher, your former Social Media Director.

It has been an honor to serve the Guild as its Social Media Director for the last 7(?!) years. 🧵

Science Art Summit – Science, Art & How to Build a Career Around Them Science, Art & How to Build a Career Around Them – Register For Free to Stay in the Loop

The 2025 SciArt Summit runs online from October 2 16:00 - 18:00 Central European Time (10a - 12p US ET). This summit's topic is Science, Art & How to Build a Career Around Them, and will feature 6 short talks and a panel discussion. Free registration.

scienceartsummit.com

A promotional flyer for the event. It reads "The Glories of Nature: The GNSI Great Plains Chapter and Friends are holding an exhibit at Langworthy Art Gallery in the Civic Center in Seward from September 13 to October 31. Please come join us for a reception Saturday, September 27, 2pm - 4pm at the Civic Center!" There is an illustration of a frog, bright yellow flowers, and insects in a nature setting.

Hope everyone has fun meeting the artists today at the reception for the GNSI Great Plains chapter's "The Glories of Nature" #SciArt exhibit! Stop by the Langworthy Art Gallery in Seward, NE from 2 - 4pm today for the reception, or visit at your convenience through October 31 to view the exhibit.

Scientist ‘Dr. Beetle’ Uses Art to Talk About Insect Ecology, Conservation Dr. Tierney Brosius, a professor of biology, believes art can impact science communication. From handmade wares to murals, she’s exploring creative ways to build curiosity around insects.

Shoutout to Dr. Tierney Brosius for her feature on Arts Midwest! The article talks about how she uses art to build curiosity around insects and talk about their conservation.

Read more (and see some of Tierney's wonderful knitted vests) at artsmidwest.org/stories/dr-b...

Online viewing of the exhibition will begin October 1.

The Arcadian Gallery is hosting an opening reception for the in-person exhibit on Friday, October 3 from 6-8 p.m. in Cumberland, Maryland. It's free and open to the public!

For more information, visit the gallery's website: arcadiangallery.com

Congratulations to the GNSI members who were selected for the Arcadian Gallery's American Wildlife Art Competition & Exhibition!

Out of 440 entries from around the world, 60 works were selected for the physical gallery exhibition, and 60 additional works were selected for the online show.

A photo of a classroom of people painting at large tables.

Tucson, AZ: Join GNSI member Linda Feltner for Watercolor for the Love of It! on December 5, 6, and 7, 9am - 3pm. Learn advanced watercolor techniques and embrace its many unique qualities.

$195 for Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum members/$245 nonmembers

www.desertmuseumarts.com/product-page...

The day begins with a field sketching introduction, followed by a morning of hands-on exploration and sketching. After lunch, practice new styles and techniques in various media. Perfect for nature lovers & artists of all levels.

Surrounded by forest, flowing streams, and abundant plant life, you will explore the canyon with award-winning artist and educator Linda Feltner. Learn techniques in graphite, watercolor, and watercolor pencil to capture your observations and deepen your connection to nature.

A photo of a group of people sketching under the shade of large trees outdoors

GNSI member Linda Feltner will lead “Nature Sketching/Journaling at Ramsey Canyon” on October 4, 8am-4pm at Ramsey Canyon Preserve in Hereford, AZ. Discover the beauty of Ramsey Canyon Preserve through the art of nature sketching and journaling. $89

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A promotional image for the Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA). Their logo sits between a series of photos of presentations run by the organization.

Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts is hosting a virtual presentation on the basics of trademarks and IP on Tuesday, September 16 at 11am US ET.

$12.51 if purchased before Sept 9; $20 after.

www.eventbrite.com/e/wala-trade...

A promotional banner for the workshop. It reads "Art & Law Workshop: Moral Rights in Practice" with Christopher Robinson of Counsel, Rottenberg Lipman Rich, September 15, 2025, 12pm ET Online. There is a photo of Christopher and of the 5pointz graffiti artist building complex.

The Center for Art Law is hosting a virtual workshop on Moral Rights in Practice on Monday, September 15, at 12pm US ET. Hear about the scope and limits of moral rights as they apply to artists in the US. $17

www.eventbrite.com/e/art-law-wo...

Another way to frame this starter pack is: art/design/creative directors who are hiring creative, brilliant, and hard-working HUMANS. #noai
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A photo of a colorful bear statue at the campus of Bridgewater State University, the host for the 2025 conference. There is text above it that reads "2025 Post-Conference Survey"

Hey 2025 Visual SciComm Conference attendees! We'd love to hear your feedback about your experience. We sent out a form shortly after the conference and it will soon close! If you haven't yet answered it, please search your inbox for "Post-Conference Survey". Need the email sent to you again? DM us!

A banner image promoting the month-long art challenge, Sci Art September 2025. The banner features an animal illustration plus text describing a monthly theme, weekly themes, and daily prompt words. The month-long theme is conservation. In order, the weekly themes are: Lands, species, water, people, and a shared future. Finally, the list of daily words is as follows. Week one: Islet, canopy, jewel, riverbank, corridor, prairie, boreal. Week two: Niche, vanishing, tawny, venomous, wandering, bottleneck, mimic. Week 3: Spawning, rift, trawl, cenote, depths, glacial, reef. Week 4: Fellowship, scouting, numbered, tireless, forage, bounded, harvest. Week 5: Foresight, dream. The event is hosted by LizLagomorph and LucyGemArt.

✨Starting on Monday!✨

#SciArtSeptember is a month-long creative challenge inspired by natural sciences. 🌿

Post on your own schedule.
Post new work, old work, work-in-progress.
Post artwork, music, words - whatever you like to make. (Thematic baked goods?🤞)
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#SciArt #SciComm #Nature

NSI 261X Vertebrate Anatomy September 10th - October 29th, 2025 NSI 261X Vertebrate Anatomy

GNSI member Dino Pulerà will be teaching an online #SciArt course on Vertebrate Anatomy through the Yale Peabody Museum on Wednesday evenings from 6 - 9pm US ET, Sept 10 - Oct 29. Students will learn about & sketch fundamentals of mammalian skeletons and muscles.

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2025 Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference — Wild Wonder Foundation Full class list posted now! Say you\u2019ll BEE there for the 7th annual Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference! Click here to learn more.

GNSI member Linda Feltner will be teaching a virtual #SciArt course at the Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference, Sept 10 - 14! “Drawing Live Owls” will stream on Sept 12 at 10:15 PST (recordings available for 8 months afterwards with a Video Pass ticket).

www.wildwonder.org/wild-wonder-...

Whoop, forgot to tag! Liz Butler is @lizlagomorph.bsky.social —direct questions and excitement to her ✨

A banner image promoting the month-long art challenge, Sci Art September 2025. The banner features an animal illustration plus text describing a monthly theme, weekly themes, and daily prompt words. The month-long theme is conservation. In order, the weekly themes are: Lands, species, water, people, and a shared future. Finally, the list of daily words is as follows. Week one: Islet, canopy, jewel, riverbank, corridor, prairie, boreal. Week two: Niche, vanishing, tawny, venomous, wandering, bottleneck, mimic. Week 3: Spawning, rift, trawl, cenote, depths, glacial, reef. Week 4: Fellowship, scouting, numbered, tireless, forage, bounded, harvest. Week 5: Foresight, dream. The event is hosted by LizLagomorph and LucyGemArt.

Looking for a little #SciArt challenge? Liz Butler and Lucy Gem Poley have released the 2025 #SciArtSeptember list. Artists are invited to create a piece daily (or at their own pace) based on the day's word. This year's word list highlights conservation. Use the tag #SciArtSeptember to join in!

If you would like to carpool from Washington DC/Annapolis MD area, please contact Liz Sisk (lizsiskillustration @ gmail .com)

For more information about the museum, exhibit, and parking, visit www.vmfa.museum

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to contactgnsidc @ gmail .com as soon as possible, but preferably before Wednesday, August 27th and no later than September 3rd. Tickets are limited and may sell out.