r/ScientificArt is a subreddit with 29k members. The community frequently discusses art, oc, illustration, watercolor, and biology, and the most common flair used is botany/mycology, biology, mathematics, anatomy/physiology, and cellular/microbiology.
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
Botany/Mycology
: "A cross stitch I designed. Meant to be sung."
19 posts
#2
Biology
: "I present lilies in an erlenmeyer"
15 posts
#3
Mathematics
: "Cross-stitch geometric pattern I made up as I was practicing my stitches."
15 posts
#4
Anatomy/Physiology
: "What would this animal be named? It’s gotta be some kind of horse due to its foot structure. It’s probably also male, so maybe Hequus? lol"
13 posts
#5
Cellular/Microbiology
: "Took my students’ pH indicator papers from them just to make a little art :,)"
12 posts
#6
Zoology
: "The Observable Universe, acrylic painting"
12 posts
#7
Physics
: ""Folded an oligodendrocyte precursor cell into ""Advances in Sleep Research Vol. 1"" by Elliot D. Weitzman for my PI""
8 posts
#8
Earth Science
: "You all are amazing artists, this is exceptionally less cool but someone said y’all might enjoy my Neuro/Punny Design"
5 posts
#9
Biochemistry
: "Visual exploration of the genetic code: Codon K-map, Base-64 RNA chart, and translation diagrams [OC]"
4 posts
#10
Engineering
: "I present lilies in an erlenmeyer"
3 posts
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+5k members(23.0%)
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Last updated: August 11, 2026