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Jay Rasgorshek

@jrasgorshek.bsky.social

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Scientific Illustrator/muralist contributor. https://jayrasgorshek.com/

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Jay Rasgorshek @jrasgorshek.bsky.social · Oct 17

Hello! My name is Jay Rasgorshek. I am a scientific illustrator based in the NW who paints murals in the summer. I've worked with DK Books, Science Friday, USFS, BLM, NCA, Rutgers, Ghent, and many more.

Portfolio: jayrasgorshek.com

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Jay Rasgorshek @jrasgorshek.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks!

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One of my smoky quartz illustrated. Dug from the bitterroot mountains.

The reason smoky quartz is so dark is that it gets radiated from the earth. The more dark and opaque a smoky gets, the less it’s been exposed.

#sciart #specimenillustration #geology

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Jay Rasgorshek @jrasgorshek.bsky.social · Jul 25

Love the fourth spread so much. The colors are fantastic.

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Jay Rasgorshek @jrasgorshek.bsky.social · Jul 4

Thanks for the kind words. I need to remind myself of that from time to time

Jay Rasgorshek @jrasgorshek.bsky.social · Jul 4

Maybe one day I will 🤣!

Jay Rasgorshek @jrasgorshek.bsky.social · Jul 4

Thank you!

Jay Rasgorshek @jrasgorshek.bsky.social · Jul 4

With all the absolute insanity in the world, I continue to paint and contribute to the city of Boise. This was sponsored by PFCU and created for Idaho River Sports. I had a blast and met several organizers like Idaho Rivers United.
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#sciart #murals #scientificillustration

The middle section of my 10x60’ mural showcasing salmon, a kayaker and native lupine.

The right section of my 10x60’ mural showcasing salmon, a kayaker and native lupine. Sponsored by pioneer federal credit union.

The right section of my 10x60’ mural showcasing salmon, a kayaker and native lupine.

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Jay Rasgorshek @jrasgorshek.bsky.social · Jun 11

Hire me if you want to combat climate change. Whenever I install a mural, a storm inevitably rolls in whether we are in a dry season or not. #murals #artprocess

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Jay Rasgorshek @jrasgorshek.bsky.social · Jun 11

NO WAY. This is so disgusting, why would they do this?? Holy cow.

Jay Rasgorshek @jrasgorshek.bsky.social · Jun 11

Some progress updates from my newest mural near White Water Park.

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Jay Rasgorshek @jrasgorshek.bsky.social · Apr 1

One of my favorite minerals are the Bunkerhill Pyromorphites. Most pyromorphites range from olive to granny smith apple green, but the Jersey lvl 9 vein of pyromorphites are bright orange due to trace amounts of arsenic mixed in with these lead chlorophosphate crystals. #Sciart #Idaho

Cabinet sized pyromorphite from Bunker hill.

Mini sized pyromorphite from Bunker hill.

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Jay Rasgorshek @jrasgorshek.bsky.social · Feb 28

This is such a cool piece Jonathan.

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Jay Rasgorshek @jrasgorshek.bsky.social · Feb 24

This is one of my favorite comics to read in the last 5 years.

Luke Plunkett @lukeplunkett.com · Feb 24

anyway, incredibly excited to have @shineyezehuhh.bsky.social onboard, here's their first blog

A Manga About Transforming Into A Plant For The Greater Good - Aftermath

Fool Night asks if humanity can enrich their hearts in eternal darkness

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Matthew Dow Smith @matthewdowsmith.bsky.social · Feb 22

Every artist I know is really struggling right now. Financially, emotionally, their confidence, in general.

If you like an artist's work, support them any way you can. Buying their stuff or subscribing to their Patreon is great, but words of encouragement are also incredibly helpful.

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joão ruas @handle.invalid · Feb 21

wounded II (study) • graphite on moleskine and washi paper

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Jay Rasgorshek @jrasgorshek.bsky.social · Feb 22

Wow! Do you have a photo of your tank? I decided that I was going to go down the rockhound and collection route but for quite a while I wanted a salt water tank.

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Jay Rasgorshek @jrasgorshek.bsky.social · Feb 22

So stoked for the two of you!!!

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Jay Rasgorshek @jrasgorshek.bsky.social · Feb 12

Thank you!!

Jay Rasgorshek @jrasgorshek.bsky.social · Feb 12

“African florals and birds”

Finished up this mural for the client this past Sunday. One and a half week install time for a new build.

Assisted by Eva Streicher and Indigo B-C. #murals #sciart