Journal of Nature Science Illustrators Vol. 53, No. 1: Abstracts
Welcome to the first Journal edition of 2021!
Although many of us are still in the throes of winter, spring is coming fast, and nicer weather always gets our artistic juices flowing a bit faster. To help this process along, we present a wide variety of topics, from painting iridescence in fish, collaborating with other artists on fund-raising projects for the community good, finding science illustration resources for kids, to dealing with clients, or reviewing a newly published book on rendering science subjects using traditional techniques.
We also have reports on two of the GNSI’s newest Groups, Florida and Georgia, and a fascinating article about the challenges and processes involved in creating a flora.
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Collaborative Publishing: Creating Meaningful Group Projects
— Cordelia Norris
In 2018, I decided I needed to use my art skills in a socially active way. As a graphic
designer, I have a background in book design, and my husband, Joseph, is an editor and runs a governed publishing collective. Together, we have some insight into the complicated process of self publishing. We've worked before with Ingram, an established book printer and distributor in Nashville.
What is "Flora of a Place" and What Can It Tell Us?
—Gerould Wilhelm, Director of Research
Conservation Research Institute Traditionally, a “flora” is a compilation or compendium
of the plant species known to grow in a certain area. Such an area can encompass a particular woodland or prairie, a forest preserve, a county, a state, or even a whole country, so long as all of the plants in the described area are accounted for. It is a simple fact that each flora, irrespective of the area or its size, is utterly unique to that area. No other area, not even right next door, has the exact mix or assembly of plant species found anywhere else.
The Business of Illustration: Working With Clients
— Gail Guth
Many of us, like myself, are largely self-taught in illustration in general and
in running the business of illustration in particular. Dealing with clients, time
management, file and asset management, and billing are all skills—and they ARE
skills!—that are often hard-learned over time. Maybe you are just starting out on
your career as a freelancer or perhaps the Covid meltdown has put you into freelance
status for the first time.
Scientific Illustration Resources for Kids
— Britt Griswold, RRRRipped Guest Editor
This conversation about providing help for youth artists is from the GNSI Sciart-Listserv. It is lightly edited for readability and clarity. Enjoy!
Chapter Updates
GNSI Florida
The newly formed GNSI Florida Group is open to Florida-based natural science illustrators, medical illustrators, and botanical illustrators.
GNSI Georgia Group Sprouted and Now Growing
The GNSI Georgia Group, founded September 2018 at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, is one of 11 USA Chapters and Groups.
A Collection of Field Kits
What do you need to go on the road and draw what you see? Check out this collection of artist's field kits.
- Deborah B Shaw
- Gretchen Kai Halpert
- Dorie Petrochko
- Sarah Morrish
- C. Olivia Carlisle
- Danielle Ivey
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