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Art, science, and everything in between
Katrina van Grouw · March 10, 2026
Much of my work exists between traditional categories. The separation of art and science is largely artificial, and working across that boundary allows for a richer and more integrated understanding o…
Where science and art diverge
Katrina van Grouw · February 3, 2026
Accuracy in illustration is often misunderstood. It is not about copying a specimen exactly as it appears, but about conveying the underlying structure and truth of the subject. This distinction becom…
Why illustration is more than representation
Katrina van Grouw · January 12, 2026
Drawing is often thought of as a way of recording what we see, but in reality it is a way of understanding. The act of drawing forces close observation, decision-making, and interpretation. In scienti…