The Guild of Natural Science Illustrators

Advancing science literacy through art and science visualization

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image credits: Holly A. Sullivan, Nicholas Bezio, Tanya Young, Robert Long

Science Literacy Through Art

The Guild of Natural Science Illustrators (GNSI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit global organization of professionals and students who use art to communicate science. We bring together illustrators, designers, and educators who transform complex information into visuals that inspire understanding and curiosity.

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Help GNSI continue its mission of supporting professionals who visualize science. Volunteer, donate, and attend our events.

Gain Experience

Develop your skills as a professional Scientific Illustrator with lectures, workshops, and our annual Visual SciComm Conference.

Read Our Journal

Learn from top professionals who generously share techniques and project experiences in our Journal of Natural Science Illustration.

In The News

Cover art for the Book: The Album of Plant Families by Wendy Hollender

The Album of Plant Families - Book Review

By Kathleen Garness • September 7, 2026
Book review by Kathleen Garness of "The Album of Plant Families: An Illustrated Exploration of Nature’s Beauty and Bounty."" by Wendy Hollender. Abbeville Press
Journal of Nature Science Illustrators Vol.58 No. 1: Cover image Tulips

Journal of Nature Science Illustrators Vol.58 No. 1: Abstracts

By GNSI • September 6, 2026
The 2026 opening issue of the Journal of Natural Science Illustration (Volume 58, Number 1) explores how art connects scientific knowledge with culture, education, and the natural world.
Book cover Art - Little Beasts: Art, Wonder, and the Natural World

Book Review - Little Beasts: Art, Wonder, and the Natural World

By - Review by Julianne Snider • December 31, 2025
Little Beasts has abundant, detailed images and essays tracing European natural history’s evolution from the 15th–17th centuries. It highlights Flemish artists Joris Hoefnagel and Jan van Kessel’s influential work, showing how art helped document and disseminate knowledge of nature’s diversity during the Renaissance.

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Members Portfolios

See the work of science illustrators from around the world bringing science to life through art.

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Browse artwork by subject area - botany, zoology, paleo, medical, and more - and explore the range of scientific illustration today.

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View current and past juried GNSI Member Exhibits showcasing excellence in natural science illustration.

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"Instead of telling me what they did, [GNSI members] showed us how we could as well.”



- Caitlin O’Connell (member since ’03)

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- Kelly Finan (member since ’15)

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- Trudy Nicholson (member since ’70)

"Instead of telling me what they did, [GNSI members] showed us how we could as well.”



- Caitlin O’Connell (member since ’03)

"There’s nothing better than standing in a room full of innovators just waiting to share their discoveries with you.”



- Kelly Finan (member since ’15)

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Whether you’re a student, educator, scientist, illustrator, or curious learner, GNSI provides connection, knowledge, and support.