The art and science of botanical illustration ft. Alice Tangerini, Smithsonian

Botanical illustrators, like Alice Tangerini of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, help scientists pinpoint subtle differences between species.

This video received funding from the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative.

[GalletaCreates]

This is so inspiring and such a dream job! The work that she does is so important to educate about nature!! Thanks for sharing this video🙂

[robertafierro]

I always wondered who did these incredible illustrations!

[randalllaue]

Have taken her classes, WONDERFUL! She goes out of her way to make it a wonderful experience!!❤

[ElPetrenko]

Talent, skill, humility. What a pleasure to watch.

[chaptero]

Alice, so inspiring, future generations will truly appreciate your art.

[ShinobitheCat]

By the looks of it, this job takes a lot of skills, talent and patience.

[larryglatt]

I wish there was a course I could afford to do this. I practice almost everyday, but I am NOWHERE near this good. Any suggestions appreciated. At 84 I'm not looking for a career, just want to do it much better. Thanks.

[gayathrimp]

Plant science knowledge in those sketches, the joy of seeing those pictures, TQ. Inspiring.

[silviatroyo]

Regards from Costa Rica. I love your work.

[larryglatt]

I would like to know what surface she is drawing on.