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I suppose so but having interactions with professionals is also very important. How will you get feedback on your work? It is precise work and no wiggle room for mess-ups. Please feel free to call me if you want to discuss this. Dorie Dorie Petrochko Senior Instructor-Natural Science Illustration Program Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History 170 Whitney Avenue New Haven, CT 06511 www.ctnsi.com www.aviartis.com *https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.medillsb.com_DoriePetrochko&d=DwIFaQ&c=Cu5g146wZdoqVuKpTNsYHeFX_rg6kWhlkLF8Eft-wwo&r=AGYZ7-AeerjxzYnIwL-lBLFI3SPYN3BDmku4qGQB4Tg&m=5LUifCQdzJAURvS31ILixYO5caVbcY2Fw32_Hp98Sqo&s=oWizfRDn-UpJqhR-pkOWk3Z-vOUBuuek7iFpAt41Dgc&e= <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.medillsb.com_DoriePetrochko&d=DwIFaQ&c=Cu5g146wZdoqVuKpTNsYHeFX_rg6kWhlkLF8Eft-wwo&r=AGYZ7-AeerjxzYnIwL-lBLFI3SPYN3BDmku4qGQB4Tg&m=5LUifCQdzJAURvS31ILixYO5caVbcY2Fw32_Hp98Sqo&s=oWizfRDn-UpJqhR-pkOWk3Z-vOUBuuek7iFpAt41Dgc&e= >* 203-5070356 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 > > > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.avast.com_sig-2Demail-3Futm-5Fmedium-3Demail-26utm-5Fsource-3Dlink-26utm-5Fcampaign-3Dsig-2Demail-26utm-5Fcontent-3Dwebmail-26utm-5Fterm-3Dicon&d=DwMFaQ&c=Cu5g146wZdoqVuKpTNsYHeFX_rg6kWhlkLF8Eft-wwo&r=m6di2N8Go0VCGli4zN4GVQ&m=9VMK6FbelCz1P6sse6wERujrxQ0kl8Ar53E2ofLq-uw&s=-czdu9ouBVBRXSE21o0OVKOfTRCl_wdXCRzrkjCtpnw&e=> Virus-free. > www.avast.com > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.avast.com_sig-2Demail-3Futm-5Fmedium-3Demail-26utm-5Fsource-3Dlink-26utm-5Fcampaign-3Dsig-2Demail-26utm-5Fcontent-3Dwebmail-26utm-5Fterm-3Dlink&d=DwMFaQ&c=Cu5g146wZdoqVuKpTNsYHeFX_rg6kWhlkLF8Eft-wwo&r=m6di2N8Go0VCGli4zN4GVQ&m=9VMK6FbelCz1P6sse6wERujrxQ0kl8Ar53E2ofLq-uw&s=7UEPyI9828PK9en6dqUt2OK-5Pql7_o_6gGTwFZGWqU&e=> > <#m_-7494852822115413622_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > ________________________________________________ > > 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=5LUifCQdzJAURvS31ILixYO5caVbcY2Fw32_Hp98Sqo&s=cSNaUZJ3lkIb6PA5VMJh4M78z0Kfbf0ARGj1dFSAR6Q&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]