SHOWCASE
/ ARTIST / 2025
| ARTIST: | CU SciDraw |
| COUNTRY: | Thailand |
| EMAIL: | rchadtip@gmail.com |
| CONTACT: |
facebook.com/cuscidraw pandanus31 |
| CU SciDraw combines scientific documentation with artistic observation to deepen students’ engagement with nature and inspire a commitment to biodiversity conservation. Through this program, current students and alumni explore, record, and illustrate natural objects with both precision and creativity. As a lecturer and practicing botanical illustrator, I guide students to develop their skills in drawing directly from nature, focusing on accuracy and creativity. I also curate and collage their illustrations to showcase the power of observational drawing in communicating science. Through exhibitions and outreach initiatives, CU SciDraw aims to bring scientific knowledge to the public and advocate for integrating illustration into science education. I believe this approach not only enhances understanding but also sparks curiosity and inspires learners at all levels. A single well-crafted illustration sometimes say more than a thousand words | |
Slice of Life: Culinary Herbs and Spices
A celebration of the everyday magic found in the kitchen. This illustration highlights a variety of plants commonly used as herbs and spices in cooking. By exploring these culinary plants, we gain insight into local food traditions, biodiversity, and the important role that plant knowledge plays in everyday life. Each specimen reflects a connection between nature, culture, and cuisine.
Physics in Botany
The winged fruits of Dipterocarpaceae demonstrate how physical principles support efficient seed dispersal in tropical forests. Guided by gravity and air currents, they drift far from their parent trees—an elegant dance of physics and life, increasing the distance they travel from the parent tree and enhancing the chances of successful germination.
Same (species) but different (characters)
They are all eggplants (Solanum melongena) —but each one is unique. This illustration highlights the variation found within a single species, reminding us that even among the same kind, plants can express a wide range of forms, colors, and traits. Diversity is not only between species, but also beautifully within them.
Jingle All the Way!
A wooden pine cone and the wood-like fruit of the bael may look alike, but they tell very different botanical stories. The pine cone is a reproductive structure of a gymnosperm, where seeds develop openly on cone scales. In contrast, the bael fruit belongs to a flowering plant, with seeds enclosed within a protective fruit. Though similar in appearance, their origins reflect two distinct evolutionary paths in the plant kingdom.
Tropical beauty
Tropical Flowers, Tropical Colours—Bursting with vibrant hues and striking forms, tropical flowers capture the unique beauty of the rainforest. Their rich colors and distinctive charm have made them popular as ornamental plants around the world, bringing a touch of the tropics into gardens and homes alike.
Seasonality in the tropics
The blooming of flowers and the shedding of leaves are natural signs of seasonal change in tropical regions. Plants like Curcuma alismatifolia (Siam tulip) mark the arrival of the rainy season, reminding us that even in the tropics—where temperatures remain warm—nature still moves in rhythmic, seasonal cycles.
Cabinet of Curiosity — Sea
A glimpse into the mysterious world of deep-sea creatures—encased in hard shells for protection, yet remarkably sensitive to the subtle shifts in their environment. This illustration invites wonder and reflection on the delicate balance between strength and vulnerability beneath the ocean’s surface.
Cabinet of Curiosity — Land
A jewel box for tropical ecologists: an entomological collection showcasing the fascinating diversity of insects and spiders. Though they may appear similar at first glance, biological knowledge reveals the distinct features that set these creatures apart, highlighting the intricate wonders of terrestrial life.