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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Massachusetts Audubon and the Museum of American Bird Art Education Center have a variety of upcoming art events such as live animal figure drawing and family nature journal club. Check out their website for all of their sessions! buff.ly/1hTJU8O #SciArt

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This Saturday, the Wildfire + Water artist residency is having a popup exhibit at PLAYA in Summer Lake, OR! This exhibit will show new works by nine artists exploring the urgent issues of wildfire and water in Lake County. #SciArt playasummerlake.org/events/wildf...

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Association of Science Communicators is accepting submissions for presentations at the SCIENCE TALK ‘27 annual science communication conference. They are looking for presentations that show what communicators can put into practice to make their work more effective. #SciArt

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

One more week to see the 39th annual "Western Visions" at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Wyoming! #SciArt www.wildlifeart.org/exhibits/wes...

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Portrait Botanique by Kélanie Chapdelaine Through September 27, 2026, visit Parc Marie-Victorin in Kingsey Falls, Québec to discover the exhibition of 22 botanical watercolors by Kélanie Chapdelaine, celebrating the beauty and delicacy of the plant world! #SciArt

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Please attend the meeting to learn about: - Your incoming board members - 2025-2026 financial report - What was accomplished in the past year - What's coming up, including the in-person conference in Golden, CO #SciArt

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A reminder for GNSI members: The GNSI Annual Business Meeting is coming up on September 27 at 3pm ET (virtually!!). The meeting is open to all active members, a link will be provided in an email. 10% of membership attendance is required to vote to approve the meeting, so please plan to attend!

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Address: 200 Bloomfield Ave West Hartford, CT 06117 United States Image credits: Ava Varszegi, “Hermit Crab” Maesie Halliday, “Limpet" Melissa Guillet, “Frog Moon” Susan Brand, “Life in the Leaf Litter” Carol Schwartz, “Screech Owl”

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The New England GNSI Chapter is celebrating their 2026 Members Themed Art Exhibition "There’s No Place Like Home!" The show will be up September 13 – October 17 at the Silpe Gallery at the University of Hartford. There's a reception on September 12 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. for any who wants to join!

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Log into your account to view the Journal: JNSI 2026 Vol. 58, No. 1 (www.gnsi.org/journal-issu...) Not yet a subscriber? To view the issue for free, become a GNSI member today! (www.gnsi.org/membership) #SciArt

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Current Journal Issue

Preview and access highlights from the latest Journal of Natural Science Illustration.

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Trenton Jung details the creation of four interactive environmental murals for the American Museum of Natural History, from field observations and watercolor techniques to installation and classroom use.

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Member spotlight artist Van Wangye recounts his journey as a self-taught wildlife illustrator in Singapore. Wendy Hollender describes the research, artistic process, and publishing journey behind The Album of Plant Families, accompanied by Kathleen Garness’s review of the book.

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Current Journal Issue

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Journal of Natural Science Illustrators 2026-1 issue is out! This issue explores how art connects scientific knowledge with culture, education, and the natural world. Mallery Quetawki shares how she uses Zuni imagery and Indigenous knowledge to communicate environmental health research. #SciArt

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Learn how GNSI Chapters & Groups bring members together through local and regional communities, shared interests, workshops, field trips, networking, and collaboration—and how you can participate or help build a group of your own.

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This video explores GNSI Journal and GNSI membership and the many opportunities they provide to connect with fellow illustrators, educators, scientists, students, and visual science communicators.

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Watch a small part of the recent 2026 GNSI Virtual Conference! Discover how the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators (GNSI) supports the field of visual science communication through its Journal, membership, and Chapters & Groups. #SciArt www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEbl...

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2026 Visual SciComm Conf — GNSI Highlights JNSI & Chapters

GNSI Journal, Membership & Chapters: Building a Community for Visual Science Communication Discover how the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators (GNSI) supports the field of visual science…

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We need a percentage of total membership in attendance in order to vote to approve the meeting, so please attend if you are able! Keep an eye out for a Zoom link that will be sent soon.

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The meeting will include an introduction to the incoming board members, the 2025-2026 financial report, what was accomplished in the last year, and what's coming up (including the next in-person conference next summer).

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

GNSI Members: Announcement! The GNSI Annual Business Meeting will be held virtually on September 27 at 3:00 pm Eastern. The meeting is open to all active members, and a link will be provided in an upcoming email. #SciArt

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Thank you to Rick Simonson, Wendy Hollender, Mark Belan, Karen Talbot, and Eric Keller for leading this year's workshops following our GNSI conference! We hope that everyone who attended gained valuable insights into new skills, techniques, or subject matter. #SciArt

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Did you attend the 2026 GNSI Visual SciComm Conference? Don't forget that you have access to the conference recordings until Sept. 1! To access recordings, visit the conference lobby and then click the calendar icon to navigate between recordings. www.crowdcast.io/c/vizscicomm... #SciArt

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Donald Sayner taught scientific illustration at the University of Arizona for over 35 years. Thousands of students who loved science and art took his classes and went on to careers in a variety of disciplines. Sayner was a passionate teacher, and this scholarship is to honor his legacy. #SciArt

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Are you a college student studying art & science? Would you like a GNSI membership for a year? Apply to receive a free membership with access to the Journal of Natural Science Illustration and other members-only benefits. Deadline: Sept. 30 Winner announced: Nov. 1 www.gnsi.org/grants-and-s...

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Inspired by the return of the Western Flyer to the Sea of Cortez, the exhibition commemorates the 85th anniversary of the 1940 voyage by Ed Ricketts and John Steinbeck, documented in Steinbeck's The Sea of Cortez. Artist Talk: Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 5:30–7:30 PM | Bird Gallery

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

In one month, On the Edge of the Pacific: Exhibition Celebrating Coastal California opens at the Grove Museum of Natural History. September 16, 2026 – January 3, 2027 On the Edge of the Pacific is a solo exhibition celebrating life along coastal California and the Baja Peninsula. #SciArt

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Congrats to member Wendy Hollender for the New York Times article about her botanical illustration and her latest book, "The Album of Plant Families: An Illustrated Exploration of Nature’s Beauty and Bounty"! www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/r... #SciArt

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Sketch With the Artists & Techniques Demonstration Sept 13 from 1–3 pm at TCFA Open to the public, all are welcome! Supplies provided or bring your own. Specimens as subjects to sketch will be available as well as live owls in the care of Marsha Zgola, a certified wildlife rehabilitator.

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The GNSI Finger Lakes Chapter is having an exhibit and sketch events: A Stand of Artists: The Art and Science of Animal Collectives August 29 – Oct 2, 2026 Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts (TCFA) Opening Reception: August 29 from 4–6 pm Gallery hours: Fridays and Sundays 1- 5 pm #SciArt

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Portrait Botanique by Kélanie Chapdelaine June 8 – September 27, 2026 Visit Parc Marie-Victorin in Kingsey Falls, Québec to discover the exhibition of 22 botanical watercolors by Kélanie Chapdelaine, celebrating the beauty and delicacy of the plant world. #SciArt

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Ideal for someone with a particular interest in traditional art and nature. Great if you have gallery/hanging/art handling experience, but not required. Multiple people can be involved but you must be a GNSI member. Email Jenn Deutscher at jenndeut@gmail.com for more information.

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Is there anyone in Colorado (particularly Denver area) who would be interested in working as the GNSI side of a dual partnership call for entry + gallery exhibit? This would be a year-long commitment, but the partner org is very experienced—they just want a local person from our side to lend a hand.

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

We are looking for a GNSI member who's interested in volunteering for an exciting yet-to-be-announced opportunity—not directly related to the 2027 Golden conference! (Read on for more info) #SciArt

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

A reminder of these class offerings: Session I-Foundations in Graphite: September 7-November 16 Drawing With Procreate® with Andrew Nixon: September 8-November 17 #SciArt

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Did you know that as a GNSI member you can have job opportunities sent to your inbox? The Job Board is a member perk that can help you find call for entries, job openings, and other opportunities. It comes straight to your email and is easy to sign up for right on your GNSI login page. #SciArt

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

buff.ly/n7zpeKZ Free for DBG members, $10 non-members. Use coupon code SBAI10 at checkout to save 10%. Reach out to sbai@botanicgardens.org with questions. Photo: Headshots of speakers (L to R): Linda Hamilton, Buddy Smith, Erin Hunter, Dr. Lucy Spelman. All images courtesy of the speakers.

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Online, Fridays, noon – 1 p.m. Mountain Time September 11: Paper Herbarium with Linda Hamilton October 16: All About Paper with Buddy Smith from Legion Paper November 6: Botanical Artist Erin Hunter December 4: Combining Art & Science to Save Species with Dr. Lucy Spelman

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The Denver Botanic Gardens is hosting "Food for Thought," an online lecture series with the School of Botanical Art & Illustration. These talks feature experts who discuss professional practices for creatives and highlight trends in science + art. #SciArt

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Dr. Heather Hinam 🍁 🇨🇦 @secondnaturemb.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

I got to spend the morning learning botanical illustration techniques from the acclaimed illustrator Wendy Hollender. Thanks, @gnsiart.bsky.social for organizing the workshop.

A somewhat messy workspace littered with coloured pencils. On the right is a pad of watercolour paper with a partially finished drawing of fringed loosestrife. The plant itself with paired yellow dangling flowers sits in a shotglass water in the corner of the page. A laptop sits to the left showing a zoom drawing workshop on the screen. Behind everything is the verdant forest seen through the screen windows of a porch.

Looking down on the partially finished coloured pencil drawing of fringed loosestrife, it's paired yellow follows and opposite green leave sitting in a shotglass of water in the top left of the page.

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Drawing Skulls - A four-week course exploring the form, function, and structural adaptations of skulls. Students will use traditional media on toned paper to illustrate. lymeartassociation.org/online-class... #SciArt

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Online Class – Drawing skulls – Lyme Art Association

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

The other two are through the Lyme Art Association: Carbon Dust Technique - Taught as a one-day workshop or five-week course, learn the century-old technique of carbon dust, applying layers of carbon dust with a brush to achieve realistic 3D effects. lymeartassociation.org/online-class...

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Online Class – Carbon Dust Technique – Lyme Art Association

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Join artist Dino Pulerà for a series of workshops and classes! Vertebrate Anatomy for Artists - Study, compare, and sketch skeletons and superficial muscles of mammals. Classes are on Tuesdays, October 6 – November 24. www.dinopulera.com/store-1/vert...

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The benefit of a virtual conference is that you can still register and get full access to all of the recordings for the next month! Registration will continue to be open on our website: www.gnsi.org/conference/2... #SciArt

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators (GNSI) | Science Illustration & Visual SciComm

GNSI supports science illustrators and visual science communicators with professional development, exhibitions, publications, and networking.

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Want to watch all of this past weekend's amazing presentations and panel discussions again? Did you forget to sign up before the live event but want to see what everyone was talking about?

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Our final event of the conference was a panel discussion about self-employment with Zoe Keller, Jeni Fairman, and Nicolle Fuller and moderated by Mesa Schumacher. A huge thank you to all of them for sharing insights into their impressive freelancing careers! #SciArt

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

We've really enjoyed having everyone come together virtually! We're also excited for another in-person conference next year.

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Before our last panel of the conference, our Journal of Natural Science Illustration volunteers spoke about how the journal gets made and encouraged everyone to consider submitting articles! For more information, email journal@gnsi.org or visit www.gnsi.org/journal-of-n... #SciArt

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

While many scientific illustrators specialize in subject matter, that is not the only path for artists. Thank you to Jimi Catanzaro for sharing his breadth of work across natural science, veterinary, and technical illustration! #SciArt

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Guild of Natural Science Illustrators @gnsiart.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Visual metaphors are a great way to communicate complex topics to different audiences. Coming from a cell biology background, Beata Mierzwa shared how she has integrated art into her scientific practice! #SciArt

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