Journal of Natural Science Illustration Vol. 54, No. 2 : Abstracts
GNSI • August 1, 2022
Journal of Natural Science Illustration Vol. 54 No. 2 - Cover art

Welcome to the second Journal edition of 2022!
To inspire you, we offer you excellent and innovative stories in this issue, ranging from affordable 2D and 3D renderers, an overview of the 2022 Visual SciComm Conference, a decal project at Cayuga Lake, selected artworks from the graduating class of CSUMB program, and watercolor paper tests by Kathryn Killackey. Thank you to all of our contributors!


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3D Molecular image from the MolView  App.

Rippped From The List: Affordable 2d and 3d Molecule Renderers
– Catherine Wilson, Gloria Fuentes, and Jeremy Swan


Looking to explore the world of molecular modeling? Review a list of online molecular modeling resources you can try out!

Flowers and Butterflies, Conference logo, © 2021 Erin Hunter

Visual Scicomm Conference 2022


An overview of the speakers, programs and workshops offered in this year’s GNSI annual meeting. The Conference is online for the third time, with participants and presented from around the world!

Diving ducks and water plants, Cayuga Lake Biota, © 2021

Cayuga Lake: Floating Classroom Decal Project (Open Access)
– Elizabeth Morales, Mrla Coppolino, Carla DeMello, Lucy Gagliardo, and Annie Zygarowicz


The GNSI Finger Lakes chapter partnered with a local floating non-profit classroom to bring scientifically accurate images of the plants and animals of the Cayuga Lake region to the general public.

Barn Owl, © 2022 Brittany Costan

Illustrating Nature: CSUMB Science Illustration Graduate Program Class of 2022


Beautiful images from the annual exhibit showcasing program work by the graduating students of the California State University Monterey Bay’s Science Illustration Certificate Program.

Watercolor Test Papers, © 2022 Kathryn Killackey

Searching for My Perfect Match: Arches, Fabriano Artistico, Fluid 100, Saunders Waterford, Stonehenge Aqua, and Lanaquarelle

– Kathryn Killackey



Kathryn Killackey tests several popular watercolor papers for qualities of texture and appearance, dry brush and wash results, color vibrancy, glazing, color lifting, and erasing graphite lines.


Book cover Art - 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.
Journal of Nature Science Illustrators Vol. 57, No. 2: Front over image
By GNSI December 30, 2025
Welcome to the second edition of 2025! This issue highlights the breadth of contemporary natural science illustration—from personal sketchbook practice to anatomy education, climate-science communication, art history, and bioarchaeological reconstruction. Articles explore teaching comparative vertebrate anatomy online, creating effective climate visuals, understanding early natural-history illustration through a review of Little Beasts , and using illustration, genetics, and 3D modeling to reconstruct a medieval skull. Log into your account to view the Journal: JNSI 2025 Vol. 57, No. 2 Not yet a subscriber? To view the issue for free, become a GNSI member today!
Visuals s a Catalyst fro Climate Science Communications
July 15, 2025
Visuals as a Catalyst for Climate Science Communication - Part 1 /July 15, 2025

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