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:) On Mon, Feb 24, 2014 at 11:35 PM, Gail Guth <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > why yes we did (note the "we", trying to weasel out...) I'll patch up > tomorrow morning. > > Gail > > > > On 2/24/14 8:20 PM, Bruce Bartrug wrote: > > Umm, did you forget the Africa tour, or is this not the place for same? > > Oops. Heh, heh, great issue Gail! Lots of cool stuff here. > > :)b > > > On Mon, Feb 24, 2014 at 8:16 PM, Gail Guth <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> *Greetings, GNSI! Time for your late-February edition of GNSI In The >> News. I would call it the Early Spring edition, welcoming mild temperatures >> and gentle, replenishing rains, but sadly, no...not yet! So rather than >> throwing darts at the TV weather folks, visit YOUR GNSI website >> <http://www.gnsi.org/> for the latest news!* >> EXHIBIT CALL >> >> *GNSI Members Exhibit Deadline Is fast approaching! >> <http://www.gnsi.org/node/7334>* >> Get those entries in by March 1st! This is a wonderful opportunity to >> display your best work in Boulder. >> >> >> *Call For Exhibit: Fourth Coast Illuminated >> <http://www.gnsi.org/event/exhibit-call/call-exhibit-fourth-coast-illuminated> >> Submission Deadline:* March 21, 2014 >> *Acceptance Notifications Sent:* April 5 - 7 >> *Delivery Of Accepted Work:* June 23 - 27 >> *Exhibit Dates:* July 1 - August 30, 2014. [Kalamazoo Nature Center will >> be hosting the Association of Nature Center Administrators annual Summit >> August 20-23.] >> *Exhibit Location:* Kalamazoo Nature Center's Glen Vista Gallery, >> Kalamazoo, MI. >> *Eligibility:* Open to all current GNSI members living in Michigan, >> Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and >> Ontario. >> *Subjects:* Plants, animals, habitats, landscapes, natural & >> archaeological artifacts of the Great Lakes region. >> >> This is an invitation to GNSI members living in states and provinces >> bordering the Great Lakes to submit entries to Fourth Coast Illuminated, an >> exhibition of art featuring flora, fauna, and archaeological artifacts of >> the region. >> >> The exhibit will be on display at the Kalamazoo Nature Center in its Glen >> Vista Gallery July 1 - August 30, 2014 . Kalamazoo Nature Center is one of >> the most highly regarded nature centers in the country and is considered a >> leader in the field. Their Glen Vista Gallery is large, well-lit, and free >> from visual distraction. As a bonus, the KNC will host the Association of >> Nature Center Administrators' annual Summit during the exhibit, providing >> an interested and appreciative audience. >> >> Exhibitors will have the opportunity to present workshops and/or public >> talks during the exhibit's run. Artists may elect to sell their work. >> Blog >> >> *Hunt Institute Request to Botanical Artists >> <http://www.gnsi.org/blog/hunt-institute-request-botanical-artists>* >> As part of a multi-year photography initiative, the Hunt Institute for >> Botanical Documentation is working to photograph their entire Art >> collection...Because this is a use not covered in the original donation or >> purchase agreement prior to 2010, the Hunt would like to contact all living >> artists (or their heirs) who have work in their collection to request >> permission to include thumbnail images in our database. ..*read more...* >> Events >> >> *GNSI-DC: 18th and 19th Century Wax Anatomical Models >> <https://www.gnsi.org/event/meeting/gnsi-dc-18th-and-19th-century-wax-anatomical-models>* >> *Event Date:* Tuesday, March 18, 2014; 5:30pm 8:00pm >> *Location:* Smithsonian Natural History Museum, 10th St. & Constitution >> Ave., Washington, DC., Cooper Room (2rd Floor, East Wing) >> >> Please join us for a GNSI-DC meeting on Tuesday, March 18th for a >> presentation given by medical illustrator Marie Dauenheimer. This >> illustrated presentation will examine the art and history of the wax >> anatomical models of the Museo Zoologico La Specola in Florence, Italy. The >> museum's Wax Modeling Workshop created over 2,000 wax models of human >> anatomy from the mid-18th to early 19th century, and the products of their >> labor are considered by many to be the finest anatomical waxworks in the >> world...*read more...* >> Workshops >> >> *AAS Scientific Illustration Course 2014 at QRanch Young, Arizona >> <http://www.gnsi.org/event/workshop/aas-scientific-illustration-course-2014>* >> *Event Date:* June 14 - 20, 2014 >> >> The Workshop is taught by Dr. John W. Hohmann and Bryan Donahue, >> professional artist and scientific illustrator. Students will learn the >> importance and value of scientific illustration and have the opportunity to >> illustrate artifacts and cultural features from Q Ranch.... >> >> *Artist-In-Residence Program, Southeast Oregon >> <http://www.gnsi.org/event/workshop/artist-residence-program-southeast-oregon>* >> *Event Date:* April 1, 2014 - May 1, 2014 >> *Application Deadlines:* March 1, 2014 and September 1, 2014 >> *Cost:* $25 application fee for individuals ($50 for collaborative >> teams) to cover administrative costs. >> >> PLAYA, in south central Oregon, is a retreat for creative individuals who >> are committed and passionate about their work and who will benefit from >> time spent in a remote location. PLAYA offers seclusion and quiet in a >> natural environment and the opportunity for interaction, if desired, with a >> cohort of residents and the local rural community...*read more...* >> >> *Artist Residency At The Huyck Preserve, Summer 2014 >> <http://www.gnsi.org/event/workshop/artist-residency-huyck-preserve-summer-2014>* >> *Application Deadline:* April 14, 2014 >> >> The Huyck Preserve is accepting applications for our COM.EN.ART program >> for 2014. >> >> COM.EN.ART (COMmunity.ENviroment.ART) is an Artist-in-Residence program >> for natural history illustrators offered by the Huyck Preserve, a >> biological field station and 2000-acre nature preserve in the picturesque >> Hudson Valley hamlet of Rensselaerville, NY. This two-week residency is >> designed to provide concentrated field experience and study for >> illustrators, as well as encourage interaction and discussion about nature >> among artists, with scientists and with the community.... *read more...* >> >> >> *Visiting Artist Series: Drawing Birds with Linda Feltner >> <http://www.gnsi.org/event/workshop/visiting-artist-series-drawing-birds-linda-feltner> >> Event Date:* April 4 - 6, 2014 >> >> This workshop will guide, enlighten and inspire the illustrator into the >> realm of birds. The foundation of good bird illustration begins with some >> anatomy basics ...Sketching and drawing live birds will provide >> opportunities to observe form, gesture and behavior....*read more...* >> >> >> *Postcards From >> <http://www.gnsi.org/event/workshop/postcards-series-plein-air-watercolor-workshop> >> Series - Plein-Air Watercolor Workshop >> <http://www.gnsi.org/event/workshop/postcards-series-plein-air-watercolor-workshop> >> Event Date: * March 22 - March 23, 2014 >> >> The *Postcards From...* series of watercolor workshops has expanded! >> >> *THE PLEIN-AIR WATERCOLOR PRIMER Date:* March 22 & 23, 2014 >> *Location:* DC Art Press, 2377 S. Downing St., Denver CO >> *Instructors:* Marjorie Leggitt and Leon Loughridge >> *Time:* 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. >> Price: $360.00 (includes custom traveling watercolor kit, gourmet lunch) >> >> *This new workshop qualifies as a pre-requisite for the September >> POSTCARDS FROM...Aspen multi-day workshop. Priority is given to those >> registrants who also place a deposit for the Postcards from Aspen workshop.* >> >> This 2-day weekend workshop introduces all the basics to plein air >> watercolor painting and, starting this year, is the pre-requisite for the >> fabulous 4-day POSTCARDS FROM...Aspen watercolor workshop in September >> (please click on this link<http://www.gnsi.org/event/workshop/postcards-series-aspen-colorado>for information on the Aspen workshop)... *read >> more...* >> Forums >> >> *Job Opening Iowa State U - Asst. Professor: >> <http://www.gnsi.org/forum/business/job-opening-iowa-state-u-asst-professor>* >> Posted in *Business* >> Biological/Pre-Medical Illustration/Scientific Visualization >> *Application Deadline:* 03/09/2014 >> >> *Price the sale of full copyright >> <http://www.gnsi.org/forum/business/price-sale-full-copyright>* >> Posted in *Business* >> I'm a botanical artist and I'm trying to figure out how to price >> releasing full copyright (vs. limited use) on a commissioned piece. A >> friend suggested you might have some pointers.... >> >> *Camera Lucida recommendations >> <http://www.gnsi.org/forum/general-discussion/camera-lucida-recommendations>* >> Posted in *General Discussion* >> I am intersted in getting a camera lucida to attach to my stereo >> microscope. I have looked online, but I am not sure if what I have found >> will attach to my scope. I would apprecaite any reccomendations of a >> specific model or a good source. >> >> >> That's it for this edition, please check out the GNSI web site often for >> updates and news. >> >> Regards, >> Gail Guth >> -- >> Gail Guth >> Guth Illustration & Design >> 139 Lathrop Avenue >> Battle Creek, MI 49014-5076 >> 269-963-1311 >> [log in to unmask] >> www.guthillustration.com >> >> >> ________________________________________________ >> >> Need to leave or subscribe to the Sciart-L listserv? Follow the >> instructions at >> http://www.gnsi.org/resources/reviews/gnsi-sciart-l-listserv >> > > > > -- > Bruce Bartrug > Nobleboro, Maine, USA > [log in to unmask] > www.brucebartrug.com > > The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but > because of those who look on and do nothing. - Albert Einstein > > ________________________________________________ > > Need to leave or subscribe to the Sciart-L listserv? Follow the > instructions at > http://www.gnsi.org/resources/reviews/gnsi-sciart-l-listserv > > > -- > Gail Guth > Guth Illustration & Design > 139 Lathrop Avenue > Battle Creek, MI 49014-5076 > 269-963-1311 > [log in to unmask] > www.guthillustration.com > > > ________________________________________________ > > Need to leave or subscribe to the Sciart-L listserv? Follow the > instructions at > http://www.gnsi.org/resources/reviews/gnsi-sciart-l-listserv > -- Bruce Bartrug Nobleboro, Maine, USA [log in to unmask] www.brucebartrug.com The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing. - Albert Einstein Need to leave or subscribe to the Sciart-L listserv? Follow the instructions at http://www.gnsi.org/resources/reviews/gnsi-sciart-l-listserv