Regina Olson Hughes

Regina Olson Hughes was an accomplished American artist and scientist known for her detailed illustrations of plants and insects. Deaf from a young age, she mastered lip-reading and used her visual skills to excel in both art and scientific research. Hughes earned a Ph.D. in botany and worked as a botanical illustrator, creating precise, beautiful drawings that aided scientific understanding. Her work combined scientific accuracy with artistic skill, making complex plant illustrations accessible and educational. She is celebrated for overcoming challenges related to her deafness and for contributing significantly to scientific visualization and botanical art.