Adjusting Childcare as a Freelancer with Kids Under Five Freelancing and balancing out work and two kids under five shouldn’t be that different from when you’re working for an employer. Unfortunately, there is the perception by others, and most importantly, oneself, that you should be able to do … [Read more...] about Freelancing with Kids Under Five
2013 AOI Science Illustration Awards
Science Art Gets Some Love: Cancer Science Illustration AOI Award Winner of the AOI Illustration Awards 2013 Research & Knowledge I’m pleased–and surprised and humbled–Sayo Studio’s artwork created for Dr. Tarek Fahmy’s laboratory and the National Science Foundation won the Research & … [Read more...] about 2013 AOI Science Illustration Awards
Freelancing Maternity Leave
Navigating New Parenthood as a Freelance Illustrator Since becoming a full-time freelance illustrator 6 years ago I’ve had 2 beautiful children. I call them the pterodactyls, because that’s what I imagine they sound like when they cry. That means 2x9=18 months of induced sleepiness from growing a … [Read more...] about Freelancing Maternity Leave