Journal of Nature Science Illustrators Vol. 49, No. 3: Abstracts
Welcome to the third edition of 2017!
The Journal Team is happy to present this third issue of 2017! Enjoy a review of the Asheville conference at Warren Wilson College, two articles based on conference presentations, and numerous sketches made in and around Asheville and the conference venue. All illustrate the central strength of the Guild: sharing diverse skills in helpful, enthusiastic ways.
We also share the sad news of the passing of one of our stellar members, Diane Dorigan
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Colored Pencil
— Rhonda Nass
As professional artists and illustrators, we’ve already discovered from experience that time is money, so if there are “tricks out there” which reduce time required to complete an illustration, those shortcuts are worth adding to our pool of skills. Whether you work in colored pencil or another medium, I hope to offer you several of those tricks as I describe the process I use to complete a colored pencil drawing.
Augmented Reality: The New Kid On The Block
— Diana Marques
As part of a doctoral dissertation in Digital Media, I was involved in developing illustrations and animations, as well as designing the user experience and interface of a mobile AR application called Skin & Bones. Companion to a permanent osteology exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History....
Distinguished Service Award: Amelia Janes
— Linda Feltner and the Nominating Committee
It was with great pleasure that GNSI’s Board of Directors awarded the Distinguished Service Award to Amelia Janes. The Distinguished Service Award is given in recognition of long-term dedication and work within and on behalf of this organization.
2017 Members’ Exhibit: The People’s Choice
GNSI members at the 2017 annual exhibit opening were asked to vote for their favorites in each of two categories, color and black-and-white; here are their top choices. The exhibit was held at the Elizabeth Holden Art Gallery, Warren Wilson College, Asheville, NC.
In Memoriam: Diane Dorigan
— Alexandrea Pataky
Diane’s legacy is one that will live on through the thousands of students and colleagues and friends that she touched along the way, who will pass on her love of art and learning through our own interactions. Her legacy will continue through the body of work she created in scientific illustration, printmaking, photography, book and paper, painting, drawing and more.
2017 GNSI Conference Review: Our Week In Beautiful Asheville
— Linda Feltner
Linda Feltner, Board President, gives us a recap of another excellent GNSI conference in Asheville, North Carolina.
The Biodiversity Mandala Project
— Jennifer Landin
Jennifer relates the challenges and the success of creating an Appalachian-themed mandala project for conference participants to complete.
ILLUSTRATING NATURE: California State University Monterey Bay Science Illustration Program Exhibit
— Miranda Zimmerman
The annual Science Illustration show, Illustrating Nature, opened at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History to display the work of this year’s fifteen Science Illustration Certificate students from California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB). The exhibit highlights the illustrations and infographics created by the students over the course of this demanding and prestigious one-year program.”
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