Faith Fyles: Pioneer Botanist and Artistic Illustrator Faith Fyles (1875–1961) stands as a singular figure in Canadian art history—a woman who simultaneously championed scientific rigor and artistic beauty, forging an unprecedented path for women in STEM fields during the early 20th century. Born September 30, 1875, in Cowansville, Québec, Fyles’s upbringing instilled within her a deep appreciation for both botany and visual arts—influences that would profoundly shape her lifelong dedication to documenting the natural world through meticulous illustration. Her journey began with a Bachelor o…