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THE ART OF

WENDY VAN DRUNEN

Wendy blends scientific storytelling with delicate watercolour techniques, capturing moments of nature that often go unnoticed—from wildflowers nestled in city spaces to plants thriving against the odds in urban environments. Her work invites viewers to look closer and connect more deeply with the natural world.

Science-Inspired Natural History Illustration

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With a background in plant biology and evolutionary ecology, Wendy spent over 15 years studying the resilience and adaptations of plant life before pivoting to the arts.

Learn more about her research on the Science page!

The Science Behind the Art

**obsessed** 😍😍 #scicomm #ecology #macabreart #moose #skull #biology #scienceart #witchvibes
The first layer is always magical. Can you spot the tiny guys?? #scienceart #ecology #biology #scicomm #moose #canadajay #antlers #algonquinresearch
Working on something a bit more... morbid today (says the girl who drew a turtle skeleton strangled by roots 😅) #scienceart #biology #moose #canadajay #ecology
I like to think I have a pretty strong stomach, but slugs are one of the few critters that just give me the ick. That and butterflies (don't get me started). 🦋🦋 #scienceart #scicomm #biology #molluscs #slugsandsnails #gardenfriend
Phlox drummondii is one of those classic study systems in evolutionary biology -- flower colour variation in this species is a great example of "reinforcement selection". Both P. drummondii and it's close relative P. cuspida normally produc
My first show! Exciting but scary 😅 Drop by if you're in the area, I'd love to see you there! ❤️❤️ #firstartshow #artgallery #shelburne #shelburnetownhall #dufferincounty #ecology #botany #sciart #scicomm
You know I LOVE me some Trifolium repens 😍😍 #botany #trifolium #clover #scienceart #urbanwildlife
Friday afternoon progress. #scienceart #scicomm #botanicalillistration #botanicalart #botany #urbanwildlife #solanum

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