Suggestions for a Scientific Illustration Portfolio?

[lpetiti]

@PenAndrew actually I just got into contact with her today. After I started reading everyone’s comments I reached out to ask her advice on starting out. She was kind enough to respond and answer some questions!

[PenAndrew]

@lpetiti Great that you took the initiative, people are often willing to help. I think Scientific Illustration is a broad subject so I would suggest focusing on what subject you love.

[lpetiti]

Not only have I heard back from Mesa, I also got some info from the Rhode Island school of design outlining everything. That's when I started second guessing myself, even though all of this feels like a right path to explore right now.

One thing that I'm curious about is certificates vs. degrees. Has anyone had any experience with jobs preferring one to another?

[Melissa_Bailey]

@lpetiti so glad you're exploring this avenue! Weighing all options before jumping in is super smart.

In my experience (and this is just a small drop in the ocean of experience out there), clients are more concerned about your ability than any certificates/degrees you may have.

[lpetiti]

@Melissa_Bailey That's what I thought and knew, I just wonder if the scientific illustration industry sets more stock in a degree?

[Valerie Light]

@lpetiti I'm chiming in to say that I was also really taken with Mesa's interview. I looked up up on Instagram, and thanked her for sharing her perspective.

She directed me to look at http://www.medillsb.com/ to browse public portfolios of other Scientific Illustrators. Check it out if you haven't already!