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.
See more botanical art and illustration and learn about women who have advanced our understanding of orchids at Smithsonian Gardens' exhibit, "Orchids: Hidden Stories of Groundbreaking Women," at gardens.si.edu/exhibitions/or...
This video received funding from the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative.

[@robertafierro5592]

I always wondered who did these incredible illustrations!

[@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🙂

[@ElPetrenko]

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

[@ShinobitheCat]

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

[@larryglatt2548]

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.

[@priscillareads]

I also wish I could take a course. I need some guidance on how to go about things.

[@joachimvankerrebroeck1770]

@@priscillareads I'm a biology student. I'm just commenting here in case someone has tips.

[@purewhispers]

Maybe check out this class? It starts at the end of September. www.edx.org/course/drawing-nature-science-and-culture-natural-history

[@priscillareads]

@@purewhispers Thank you!

[@larryglatt2548]

@@purewhispers Thank you for the suggestion & link. I will look into that course. I would love to see a 30 minute video of you doing this & telling what it is you're doing if you could sometime. Thanks again.

[@user-by7xq7rw3h]

I love your drawings so much❤❤❤

[@randalllaue4042]

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

[@nataliajimenezrodriguez4230]

Is she a teacher?

[@Elle-fp5uy]

@@nataliajimenezrodriguez4230stop, that’s implied.

[@gayathrimp2119]

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

[@priscillareads]

What a cool job!!

[@silviatroyo7093]

Regards from Costa Rica. I love your work.

[@francoissheil9355]

Amazing!!!😍

[@chapter1o1]

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

[@danamissy]

do you have your own channel?

[@JonathanWagener]

Now that id a dream job 😊

[@larryglatt2548]

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

[@larryglatt2548]

Just to let everyone know I've had communication with Alice & she has provided me with wonderful information.

[@linyichuen]

This one