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    Suggestions for a Scientific Illustration Portfolio?

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    • lpetiti
      lpetiti @Kristen Lango last edited by

      @Kristen-Lango It's funny I just read your comment. I'm relistening to Mesa's episode of the podcast and she literally just started talking about infographics😆

      Website: laurenpetiti.myportfolio.com
      Instagram: @laurenpetiti

      "So the man who really loves God could...paint his pictures, even if no man ever saw them. He knows God looks upon them." - Francis Shaffer.

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      • Kristen Lango
        Kristen Lango @lpetiti last edited by

        @lpetiti haha that is funny! Infographics are so cool! I wish I liked creating them haha they are always in demand

        https://www.kristenlango.com/
        https://www.instagram.com/kristendraws/

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        • Blitz55
          Blitz55 last edited by

          Not related to a portfolio really, but I wanted to find more inspiration for you so I asked an online friend who does some of this kind of work if he knew any artists that someone looking into that field could look at. They're going to get back to me with a few more names but this was one of them.

          Instagram: Gabriel U Illustration
          He has some good info on the page under the "My Process" section if your interested.

          Draw, Draw, Draw, Draw and Draw Some More!
          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levisimpson55/

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          • lpetiti
            lpetiti @Blitz55 last edited by

            @Blitz55 Oh wow, thank you so much!

            Website: laurenpetiti.myportfolio.com
            Instagram: @laurenpetiti

            "So the man who really loves God could...paint his pictures, even if no man ever saw them. He knows God looks upon them." - Francis Shaffer.

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            • PenAndrew
              PenAndrew @lpetiti last edited by

              @lpetiti I think if you have not already done you should look through Mesa Schumacher's site and see what stuff you like the best and work in those areas. She has hundreds of examples of her work!

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              • lpetiti
                lpetiti @PenAndrew last edited by

                @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!

                Website: laurenpetiti.myportfolio.com
                Instagram: @laurenpetiti

                "So the man who really loves God could...paint his pictures, even if no man ever saw them. He knows God looks upon them." - Francis Shaffer.

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                • PenAndrew
                  PenAndrew @lpetiti last edited by

                  @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.

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                  • lpetiti
                    lpetiti last edited by

                    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?

                    Website: laurenpetiti.myportfolio.com
                    Instagram: @laurenpetiti

                    "So the man who really loves God could...paint his pictures, even if no man ever saw them. He knows God looks upon them." - Francis Shaffer.

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                    • Melissa_Bailey
                      Melissa_Bailey @lpetiti last edited by

                      @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.

                      illustrator - author - smiley person
                      mbaileyart.com
                      instagram.com/mbaileyart/

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                      • lpetiti
                        lpetiti @Melissa_Bailey last edited by

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

                        Website: laurenpetiti.myportfolio.com
                        Instagram: @laurenpetiti

                        "So the man who really loves God could...paint his pictures, even if no man ever saw them. He knows God looks upon them." - Francis Shaffer.

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                        • Valerie Light
                          Valerie Light last edited by

                          @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!

                          www.valerielightillustration.com
                          www.instagram.com/valerie_light_illustration

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