Welcome to Fall! Can you believe it's October already? When you get tired from raking leaves and carving pumpkins, come back indoors for a rest, a cup of hot tea or cocoa (or a glass of wine!), and check out the latest and greatest on YOUR GNSI website!
The GNSI 2013 Journal No.3 Summer Issue is now available for download online FREE to members!
Wildlife
Art & Photography Workshop-South Africa Feb 2014
EVENT DATE: February 7 - February 17, 2014
COST: $5,495 per person, double occupancy.
Experience the magic of South Africa wildlife with artist Linda
Howard Bittner.
We will be hosted by Zulu Nyala, a privately owned game reserve in
Hiuhluwe off the southeastern coast of Africa...
Costa
Rica - Artistic Adventure
with Mindy Lighthipe and Nancy Richmond
EVENT DATE: February 4 - February 14, 2014
COST: $3,499; prior to September 1, 2013,
discounted program price is $3,249
The rich landscapes of Costa Rica are home to a unique and
interesting array of flora and fauna, making this the perfect
setting for an artistic adventure. ...
Gardens
and Villas of the Italian Lakes
EVENT DATE: June 21 - June 30, 2014
COST: Early registration by Dec. 22, 2013, $4999;
after Dec. 22, $5249
Tour the Italian Lakes! Gardens and Villas of the Italian
Lakes is a June tour to Italy offered by Gretchen Halpert
in conjunction with Collette Tours and the Royal Horticultural
Society. Keeping a sketch journal on this trip is not mandatory,
but mini lessons will be given to those so inclined. Registration
is now open.
GNSI-DC:
The Art and Science of Data Visualization
EVENT DATE: Tuesday, October 15, 2013; 5:30 p.m. 8:00
p.m.
The GNSI-DC chapter is honored to have with us Robert Simmon, a
data visualizer from NASA, who will show us some very unique
information graphics and imagery, including that of our home
planet. Don't miss this opportunity to see some of the most
beautiful scenes of Earth from a perspective we rarely see -- from
space -- and it's all made with data from satellite. Come see how
it's done!
SONSI
2013 Presentation Day
EVENT DATE: October 19, 2013 - 10:45am - 5:00pm
(Please arrive between 10:30 and 10:50 a.m.; the presentations
will begin promptly at 11 a.m.).
LOCATION:Production Room 2 at the Central Public
Library at 120 Navy Street in Oakville, ON.
COST: Free to SONSI members; non-members: $15
donation to cover facility rental and food costs. Space is
limited!
Those of you in or near Southern Ontario are welcome to attend the
2013 Presentation Day of the Southern Ontario Nature and Science
Illustrators (SONSI). It's a one-day mini-conference with a wide
range of presentations by SONSI members. Dinner is available (not
provided) at the Queens Head Pub by reservation when you RSVP and
register for the conference.... more:
Wings
& Water: A Juried Exhibition of 2D and 3D Art
ENTRY DATES: November 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
EXHIBIT DATES: March 7 - May 6, 2014
Wings & Water: A Juried Exhibition of 2D and 3D Art is a
national exhibition exploring artists' perceptions and imagery
that comes to mind with the words wings and water, be the imagery
botanicals, birds, insects, fish, animals, water/shore environment
open for interpretation. The exhibition is offered though River
Arts Inc., a non-profit organization based in Prairie du Sac,
Wisconsin dedicated to enriching, inspiring, and educating through
the arts. All artists, styles, techniques, and media are welcomed.
Please see details through CaFE (Callforentry.org).
Geoff
Thompson's Award Winning Fly Photo
Australian GNSI member Geoff Thompson's specimen photos are
winning him lots of recognition "down under". Geoff works for the
Queensland Museum & Sciencentre. He recently won several
awards at the recent Australian Institute of Medical and
Biological Images Awards, including Best Overall Biological Photo
for this image. ...
Congratulations to our GNSI compatriot!
Scientific
Illustration Program - CSU Monterey
I am in the process of applying to the scientific illustration
graduate program at CSU Monterey Bay. Have any of you completed
this program?
Phipps Conservatory - Botanical Art Instructor
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is looking for an
independent contractor to instruct their Botanical Drawing I, II,
and III as part of its Botanical Art and Illustration certificate
program....(Members Only Forum)
So, GNSI Friends, that's the latest and the greatest as we launch
into Fall! Stop by the GNSI website often to see whats new!
Regards,
Gail Guth
GNSI Communications Director