r/ScientificArt is a subreddit with 31k members. The community frequently discusses art, oc, illustration, watercolor, and biology, and the most common flair used is biology, anatomy/physiology, cellular/microbiology, botany/mycology, and zoology.
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
Biology
: "What DNA really is"
19 posts
#2
Anatomy/Physiology
: "Spinal cord stained glass"
17 posts
#3
Cellular/Microbiology
: "Took my students’ pH indicator papers from them just to make a little art :,)"
12 posts
#4
Botany/Mycology
: "Marie Curie in her Paris laboratory (1920’s)"
8 posts
#5
Zoology
: "Beetles - A Study - Illustrations by Able6 (me)"
7 posts
#6
Physics
: ""Folded an oligodendrocyte precursor cell into ""Advances in Sleep Research Vol. 1"" by Elliot D. Weitzman for my PI""
6 posts
#7
Astronomy/Astrophysics
: "Planetary arrangement on Albert Einstein's date-of-birth incorporated in a Kandinsky-inspired digital abstract (OC)"
6 posts
#8
Biochemistry
: "I was told you’d appreciate this here. My first anatomical embroidery."
5 posts
#9
Earth Science
: "You all are amazing artists, this is exceptionally less cool but someone said y’all might enjoy my Neuro/Punny Design"
4 posts
#10
Chemistry
: "periodic table class project"
3 posts
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+7k members(29.3%)
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Last updated: October 1, 2026