# 126. Science Illustration, AI Cardinals, and Frozen Asters w/ J. Spahr

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Podcast: [Planthropology](https://stenobird.com/podcast/planthropology-908428)
Published: 2025-12-04T06:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail What's up, Plant People?? On today's episode, I chatted with scientific illustrator, J Spahr of @Science_Visuals to unpack how art turns complex research into clear, accurate stories that spark curiosity. From watercolor botanicals to layered digital paintings and ecosystems in one frame, we explore process, ethics, and impact. • the path from a found textbook to a science illustration career • Europe’s legacy of artists working with scientists • art as storytelling and scie...

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