Hi! I’m Rita Clare
Since childhood, my interests have oscillated between art, design, and the life sciences. I have a deep gratitude to have found scientific illustration – a career that feeds both my creativity and insatiable curiosity for the natural world. I founded Scivetica in 2021, during my M.Sc. in Biochemistry, and since then I’ve helped researchers all over the world communicate their work. I strive to create work that is engaging, vibrant, and thorough in both technical accuracy and artistic execution.
I currently live in Portland, Maine with my partner and deaf dog. In the warmer months I spend my free time exploring the beautiful forests, beaches, and marshes of Maine, while birding or foraging. In the winter I like to cozy up with a sci-fi book, tabletop game, or video game. I’m passionate about environmental stewardship and animal welfare.
Education
M.S. Biochemistry, Montana State University, 2022
B.S. Molecular Biology, Portland State University, 2018
B.S. Industrial Design, University of Oregon, 2014
Career Highlights
Invited speaker, ComSciCon-Flagship Workshop, Boston, MA, 2025
Invited speaker, National Renewable Energy Lab, Golden, CO, 2025
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, Awarded 2020
Director’s Award, National Bioenergy Center, NREL, Golden, CO 2019
Speaker & Co-founder, Ladies’ Lab Night, Portland State University, Portland, OR, 2017
Exhibitor, Salone del Mobile, Milan Design Week, Milan, Italy, 2014