Science Literacy Through Art

GNSI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving professionals in the field of visual science communication who increase science literacy through artistic channels.

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    Image credit: Taina Litwak, member since 1979

    The GNSI connects professionals who promote, educate and celebrate the visual communication of science.

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    By Rhonda Nass September 7, 2024
    Though scratchboard as a professional art began in the 1800s as black-and-white illustration reproduced for books and newspapers, many people have since experienced scratchboard in a grade school art class with black ink over crayons and a sharp tool scratching away differing amounts of ink, revealing portions of the colorful layer beneath. For children it was a memorable work of wonder!
    GNSI Journal Cover art 2024 no. 1 issue
    By jlucjen September 7, 2024
    Welcome to the first edition of 2024! The Journal Team is happy to present this first issue of 2024! Enjoy Rhonda Nass' step-by-step introduction to scratchboard, Paul A. Krieger's experience transforming his modular anatomical and physiological books to interactive web-based books, and Taina Litwak's transformation of a space with discarded plastic and paint to make a powerful statement about climate change. Log into your account to view the Journal: JNSI 2024 Vol. 56, No. 1 Not yet a subscriber? To view the issue for free, become a GNSI member today!
    Map of the Western Ghats mountain range in India.
    By Nirupa Rao February 29, 2024
    I call myself a botanical artist, but in truth I’m trained in neither botany nor art. When I first started out, about eight years ago, I was barely aware of the genre’s existence. I just wanted to paint plants. 
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