Emily S. Damstra

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        • arthropods
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        • molluscs
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        • reptiles
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Illustration news

  • blog OSS

    April 5, 2018 - coin news, Illustration news, medallic art - 5 Comments

    A Congressional Gold Medal design

    On March 21, 2018 at the United States Capitol Visitors Center,… Read more »

  • blog breast cancer awareness coin

    January 9, 2018 - coin news, Illustration news - No Comments

    Breast Cancer Awareness coin designs

    I’m excited to share that, on March 15, the U.S. Mint… Read more »

  • blog tracking smolt

    October 9, 2017 - Illustration news - No Comments

    Atlantic salmon infographic: Tracking Smolt

    The autumn 2017 issue of Atlantic Salmon Journal included a complex… Read more »

  • blog WaterMe

    September 12, 2017 - Illustration news - 2 Comments

    Garden Activity Sign illustrations

    Earlier this year I had the pleasure of working with Shelagh… Read more »

  • blog butterfly pillow

    May 31, 2017 - Illustration news - 28 Comments

    Please, enough with the dead butterflies!

    We all have pet peeves, even though there’s a lot going on… Read more »

  • blog alewife

    May 12, 2017 - Illustration news - No Comments

    A great read (and a few fish illustrations)

    Last year, journalist Dan Egan contacted me to ask about licensing… Read more »

  • blog saltwater crocodile

    February 21, 2017 - Illustration news - One Comment

    More marine life illustrations

      Adding to my earlier selection of new sea creature illustrations, I am… Read more »

  • January 10, 2017 - exhibits, Illustration news - No Comments

    Artwork in new Toronto Gallery: Nature Art Studio

    I’m excited to announce that some of my artwork will be… Read more »

  • blog Boys town silver coin design Damstra

    November 11, 2016 - coin news, Illustration news - 4 Comments

    Boys Town commemorative coin design

    I’m thrilled to announce that my coin design work will soon… Read more »

  • blog homepage

    November 8, 2016 - Illustration news - 2 Comments

    New website and 100th blog post!

    As I mentioned in the last post at my old blog,… Read more »

  • October 3, 2016 - Illustration news - No Comments

    Six illustrations on display at the Grimsby Public Art Gallery

    This past weekend I attended the Opening Reception for the 2016… Read more »

  • blog goldenrod prints

    August 31, 2016 - Goldenrod, Illustration news - 3 Comments

    Goldenrod prints

    The two goldenrod illustrations mentioned in my last post are available… Read more »

  • blog goldenrod

    August 31, 2016 - Goldenrod, Illustration news - 3 Comments

    Goldenrod

    It’s late summer and the goldenrods are in bloom! These glorious… Read more »

  • stream restoration illustration before

    August 22, 2016 - Illustration news, interpretive sign illustration - 4 Comments

    A stream restoration, illustrated

    This year I had the pleasure of working the City of… Read more »

  • June 9, 2016 - Illustration news - No Comments

    “[T]he visual communication of science is growing increasingly important.”

    Today’s issue of the weekly science journal Nature includes an excellent… Read more »

  • blog pygmy seahorse

    May 9, 2016 - Illustration news - 3 Comments

    Spotlight on sea creatures

    This year I’ve been illustrating a variety of marine animals for… Read more »

  • damstra cougar bullion

    March 7, 2016 - coin news, Illustration news - 4 Comments

    Two new coins – hawk and cougar

    I designed these two new releases from the Royal Canadian Mint:… Read more »

  • polar bear illustrations

    February 26, 2016 - Illustration news - 2 Comments

    Polar Bear Fatness Index

    Last year I had the opportunity to produce some illustrations for… Read more »

  • arctic hare silver coin

    February 19, 2016 - coin news, Illustration news - 2 Comments

    An Arctic hare at full speed, in silver

    Last year I received an invitation from the Royal Canadian Mint… Read more »

  • November 23, 2015 - Illustration news, interpretive sign illustration - One Comment

    Interpretive sign illustration at Royal Botanical Gardens

    A few years ago I created this illustration showing the first… Read more »

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Emily S. Damstra

3-304 Stone Road West, Suite 211
Guelph ON Canada N1G 4W4

(519) 616-3654
esdamstra@gmail.com


All of my illustrations are protected by copyright. Please contact me for permission to use any of my images.

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  • Science Illustration
    • Portfolio
      • animals – invertebrate
        • arthropods
        • cnidarians
        • echinoderms
        • molluscs
        • other
      • animals – vertebrate
        • amphibians
        • birds
        • fishes
        • mammals
        • reptiles
      • fossils
      • plants, lichens, and fungi
      • anatomy and life cycles
      • environment
      • artifacts and cultures
      • gardening
    • Projects
      • Spotted Lanternfly Illustrations
      • Goldenrod
      • Great Lakes Fishes
      • Complex Interpretive
      • Pests
      • National Zoo
      • Horticultural Therapy
      • Atlantic salmon
    • Resources
      • Science Illustration
      • A career in science illustration
      • Downloads
    • FAQ
  • Nature Art
    • Original artwork for sale
    • Original artwork archive
    • Terms & Conditions / Shipping / Returns
    • Prints & Merchandise
  • Coin & Medal Design
    • Royal Canadian Mint
    • United States Mint
    • other coins and medals
  • About
    • About me
    • Exhibits
    • Publications
    • News
  • Contact
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