ABout J.
J. Spahr is a scientific illustrator with a masters degree in scientific illustration from Maastricht and Zuyd Universities. She works with science centers, state parks, scientific journals, and researchers.
Her illustrations can be found in publications such as Science Magazine, The Journal of Wildlife Research, The Journal of Comparative Biology, reference books, textbooks, and more.
J.’s passion is creating infographics that demystify the importance of fragile habitats. With a background in anatomy, skeletal reconstruction, and experience with human and animal dissection J.’s images are both accurate and engaging.
NHPR Collaboration
J. created an illustration that was paired with New Hampshire Public Radio’s “Something Wild”
DON’T JUST TAKE IT FROM ME…
“Graphics are becoming increasingly important for scientists to effectively communicate their findings to broad audiences, but most researchers lack expertise in visual media. We suggest collaboration between scientists and graphic designers as a way forward…”