r/ScientificArt is a subreddit with 30k members. The most common kinds of discussions are ideas and self-promotion, and the community frequently discusses art, oc, illustration, watercolor, and biology.
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 Themes in r/ScientificArt
#1
Ideas
: "Menthol and peppermint"
5 posts
#2
Self-Promotion
: "I made a portrait of the father of string theory, Michio Kaku, on a String Ring, out of a single string."
4 posts
#3
Advice Requests
: "First attempt at a watercolor study - feedback appreciated 😊"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/ScientificArt
#1
Art
: "I was told to post my PhD-inspired sweater here"
84 posts
#2
Oc
: "Diatoms on a branch of seaweed, image taken with a scanning electron microscope (false colours) [Oc]"
78 posts
#3
Illustration
: "Hand embroidery based on a vintage anatomical Illustration"
52 posts
#4
Watercolor
: "First attempt at a Watercolor study - feedback appreciated 😊"
43 posts
#5
Biology
: "MicroBiology <3"
41 posts
#6
Acrylic
: "Study of the Pleiades, Acrylic on stretched canvas"
26 posts
#7
Chemistry
: "Wine Chemistry"
23 posts
#8
Science
: "[OC] I designed, modeled & sculpted jewelry inspired by Science & the double-slit experiment in physics"
18 posts
#9
Anatomy
: "Should I keep the lines? Do they make the Anatomy clearer for the viewer?"
16 posts
#10
Painting
: "My latest digital Painting “Dental Dreams”"
15 posts
Flair Used in r/ScientificArt
#1
Zoology
: "Axolotl life cycle that I made!"
54 posts
#2
Biology
: "Neuron"
41 posts
#3
Botany/Mycology
: "A cross stitch I designed. Meant to be sung."
20 posts
#4
Anatomy/Physiology
: "I was told you’d appreciate this here. My first anatomical embroidery."
18 posts
#5
Chemistry
: "Common Terpene Molecules [OC] 2023"
15 posts
#6
Cellular/Microbiology
: "Dedicated to all those internet trolls"
14 posts
#7
Astronomy/Astrophysics
: "Study of the Pleiades, acrylic on stretched canvas"
11 posts
#8
Quantum/Particle Physics
: "I made a portrait of the father of string theory, Michio Kaku, on a String Ring, out of a single string."
4 posts
#9
Medicine/Health
: "The future of medicine goes viral, me, acrylic, 2022"
4 posts
#10
Geology
: "Ordovician & Devonian Fossils [OC] 2024"
4 posts
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Yearly
+6k members(26.0%)
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Last updated: September 4, 2026