Journal of Nature Science Illustrators Vol. 53, No. 2: Abstracts
Welcome to the second Journal edition of 2021!
This issue of the Journal once again highlights the wonderful diversity that is the GNSI, including Galápagos flora and fauna, newly graduated student art, elegant calligraphy-enhanced illustrations, travel journaling, and exciting previews of our upcoming Visual SciComm Conference.
This issue reminds us of the many warm and close friendships with so many wonderful, exceptional people. Even with those we don’t know as well, we know we share a common bond and
a common interest.
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A New Name for Our Largest Annual Event
—Kalliopi Monoyios, GNSI President
For those of us who have been in the GNSI for ages, the annual conference is a beloved event. Whether we are able to join annually, or pop in every few years (location and budget depending!), we have learned that the annual conference is where great friendships are forged and immense amounts of knowledge transferred.
Member Spotlight
– Mary Ellen Taylor
Witnessing first-hand the extraordinary forms, colours, and sizes that the flora and fauna evolved into—ensuring survival on these inhospitable islands 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador—engraved on my soul a powerful respect and awe for them. My view of the world we live in and our humble place as human beings was changed forever.
Learn a New Skill, Make New Connections, Renew Your Passion!
—Christie Newman, Conference Chair
The GNSI’s next virtual installment of our annual conference is just around the corner. This year’s program will span two weekends: one dedicated to core conference presentations & events, and one to online workshops.
Pandemic Fallout: The Missing Interns
—Taina Litwak
I really miss my interns. When the Smithsonian’s Museum of Natural History closed a year ago, I had no idea that March 17, 2020 would be my final day in the office for over a year. As the months went by, I had to cancel the 4 interns who were scheduled to work with me in 2020.
Illustrating Nature
CSUMB Science Illustration Graduate Program: Class of 2021
We are the California State University, Monterey Bay’s (CSUMB) scientific illustration class of 2021. Our class has a widespread range of interests from geology and mycology, to entomology, ornithology, and marine biology. Here is a selection of illustrations that appear in the portfolios of the class members for 2021.
Hand-Wrought Calligraphy
—Barbara Holmer
The focus of my sketchbook is primarily of the flora of our area found in our yard and garden and a nearby park. However, I also incorporate hand-wrought calligraphy to keep up my skills with letterforms and to try out compositional ideas. Why hand-wrought? I like the calligraphic styles of letters but prefer using the same medium as the sketch, whether it is graphite, colored pencil, or watercolor.
Sketchbook: Travel Journaling
— By Marilyn Hailbronner
Ihave been asked to share my style of travel journaling and how I record my journey. It has taken me many years to find my own style. My travel journal pages are a compilation of maps, words, wildlife, and local flora; everything that for me, creates a picture of the whole trip.
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