The past couple months I've been spending a lot of time thinking about my future. I have always been unsure of what I wanted to do in terms of a "career" and how far to take my art background. I wondered what would it be like to go in a completely different direction; I had gotten great grades in science in high school and have always been really interested in nature. It's so hard to make art a career especially in Michigan it seems. Well I applied and got into the zoology/environmental biology program at MSU which is really exciting. When got to talking to some people about my new plans and ideas it was suggested I look into scientific or medical illustration. I found some fantastic sites and realized it could be the absolute perfect fit for my interests. I could study and draw animals and plants and shells...and get paid for it! So I'm in the final stages of a really long application for a killer graduate program at UC-Santa Cruz for scientific illustration. Finishing up a few more relevant pieces for my portfolio which is how the snail drawing came about. Keeping my fingers crossed!
Saturday, January 12, 2008
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3 comments:
Back in school and still drawing - a dynamic path!
I will keep my fingers crossed for you as well. However, I don't think this is luck issue. This is about talent, interest, and persistance. You clearly have talent and interest now all you can do is refuse to let the petty stuff jump in your way. You can do it!
The DAD
That is a WONDERFUL idea, Abby!! I am excited for you!
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