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Ditto everything already said; I would only add that if you can find a mentor in the field it will help you immeasurably, especially if they are an acknowledged science expert in the area of your heart’s choice. Kathleen Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 2, 2019, at 9:13 PM, Liz Lockett <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > Erin You have a great plan, the only other thing I would suggest is to go to museums and collections and ask to see the illustration collections. Looking at the work or earlier artists can really give you a good feel for a lot of different ways of presenting information and what types of information is important to capture for the type of specimen you have. > > Liz Lockett > >> On Fri, Aug 2, 2019 at 10:29 AM Erin Avery <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >> Hello all, >> >> Is it possible to teach myself Scientific Illustration rather than going the university route? I have an undergraduate degree in Archaeology and I have basic drawing skills. I have put together a curriculum for myself and I'd appreciate any advice on the feasibility of my plan and anything I should add to this list. >> >> Learn Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign >> Study principles of design >> Improve watercolor / pen skills >> Read through the Guild Handbook of Scientific Illustration >> Become more familiar with different scientific fields (botany, etc) >> Put together a portfolio and put it online >> Develop connections with local illustrators and scientists >> >> Any advice is appreciated! >> Thanks, >> Erin >> >> Virus-free. www.avast.com >> ________________________________________________ >> >> Need to leave or subscribe to the Sciart-L listserv? Follow the instructions at >> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.gnsi.org_listservList&d=DwIFaQ&c=Cu5g146wZdoqVuKpTNsYHeFX_rg6kWhlkLF8Eft-wwo&r=AGYZ7-AeerjxzYnIwL-lBLFI3SPYN3BDmku4qGQB4Tg&m=OdBbuCDAa-wxesRkf-hjbA7CkKiWpjiB-EcnxDbjYLo&s=1dJgLOgJMovouDSzjF4Tuige89kJALl1K1CovOFovJ4&e= name is Sciart-L >> Problems: Email Lana Johnson at [log in to unmask] > > ________________________________________________ > > Need to leave or subscribe to the Sciart-L listserv? Follow the instructions at > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.gnsi.org_listservList&d=DwIFaQ&c=Cu5g146wZdoqVuKpTNsYHeFX_rg6kWhlkLF8Eft-wwo&r=AGYZ7-AeerjxzYnIwL-lBLFI3SPYN3BDmku4qGQB4Tg&m=OdBbuCDAa-wxesRkf-hjbA7CkKiWpjiB-EcnxDbjYLo&s=1dJgLOgJMovouDSzjF4Tuige89kJALl1K1CovOFovJ4&e= name is Sciart-L > Problems: Email Lana Johnson at [log in to unmask] Instructions to subscribe or leave the list are at https://www.gnsi.org/listserv List name is Sciart-L Problems: Email Lana Johnson at [log in to unmask]