The very world around us has always been my passion. It wasn't until much later in my life that I would realize this passion as more than a hobby. It would become a driving force in my life. As an artist, my inspiration comes from the wildlife and scenery that surrounds me and the animals and people I meet.
As a child in rural New York, I began to draw. It always occupied my life as a hobby. I would spend idle time drawing portraits for friends and family, or illustrating wildlife for competition in the local craft shows. Upon recognizing my talents for art, I attended Rochester Institute of Technology where I obtained my Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Medical Illustration.
Medical Illustration is a truly fascinating profession. It combines a love for art with a love for science. It requires great attention to detail and exactness. While it may focus more on human anatomy in art, it teaches important skills that can be used in any type of drawing.
Upon my graduation I was fully ready to make my living as a medical Illustrator. However, something held me back. It was time to take a look within myself. I realized all the years I had spent painting as a hobby, I had actually been preparing for it as a career. I wanted to utilize my skills as a Medical Illustrator to capture the world through my eyes. It is this love for art that has helped me to stay so passionate about my work.
My paintings encompass a wild range of subjects. The common thread in all my subjects is my intention to portray
beauty and meaning in the subtleties that surround us.
A little about Mylissa
