Whilst being an over-zealous literature major, Anna decided to try her hand at a double-major in amateur illustration. Well, not really. She taught herself most of everything she knows. She is now an adequately skilled digital artist running her own art page, DeviantArt. She writes too. Some of her work, in fact, has featured on SparkLife and CollegeHumor. “My dream is to combine these two interests, and someday be a children’s book writer and illustrator.”

Art is something that Anna has always been very passionate about. “I remember drawing squiggles over every blank space in the house as a kid…much to the annoyance of my mother. Drawing was always kind of a way of escaping reality, and entering a world created by me, wherein all the things I wanted to to get rid off could be removed as easily as with an eraser.” Anna has definitely come a long way from that first crayoned squiggle to the growing artist she is today. Art is no longer just an escape, but the very essence of her life.

It all started when a good friend asked Anna to draw a caricature for her. “I did…and soon, everyone wanted a drawing of themselves. I would love to moonlight as a freelance artist, take commissions, the whole shebang… one step at a time. I always considered art to be more of a hobby rather than something I could pursue as a career. Also I always thought if I received a formal education in Fine Arts; or forced to study art and the history thereof, I would start to hate it. Grave misconception, guys! I used a mouse for the longest time, with no problem at all. Meticulous watching of YouTube videos, gallons of coffee, and tons and tons of practice.” Read More