r/ScientificArt is a subreddit with 34k members. The community frequently discusses art, oc, illustration, watercolor, and biology, and the most common flair used is anatomy/physiology, cellular/microbiology, biology, chemistry, and astronomy/astrophysics.
The sciences have created and inspired some of the world's most compelling artwork for centuries. r/ScientificArt is a community which seeks to promote an interest in science by showcasing this art and prompting discussion about the principles which underlie it.
Popular Topics in r/ScientificArt
#1
Art
84 posts
#2
Oc
78 posts
#3
Illustration
52 posts
#4
Watercolor
43 posts
#5
Biology
41 posts
#6
Acrylic
26 posts
#7
Chemistry
23 posts
#8
Science
18 posts
#9
Anatomy
16 posts
#10
Painting
15 posts
Flair Used in r/ScientificArt
#1
Anatomy/Physiology
: "Spinal cord stained glass"
18 posts
#2
Cellular/Microbiology
: "Cannabis leaf made up of the molecules found in the plants [OC]"
18 posts
#3
Biology
: "Proboscidean species"
14 posts
#4
Chemistry
: "periodic table class project"
9 posts
#5
Astronomy/Astrophysics
: ""Meteorites, Aerolites, and Fireballs" from Rev. John Davis's Elements of Astronomy (1868)"
6 posts
#6
Botany/Mycology
: "Boletus edulis (porcini)"
6 posts
#7
Zoology
: "Beetles - A Study - Illustrations by Able6 (me)"
5 posts
#8
Physics
: ""Angels Escaping The Event Horizon Of A Black Hole""
5 posts
#9
Biochemistry
: "I was told you’d appreciate this here. My first anatomical embroidery."
4 posts
#10
Mathematics
: "Spiral Patterns"
4 posts
Member Growth in r/ScientificArt
Yearly
+9k members(37.6%)
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Last updated: October 27, 2026