Olimpia, your work is absolutely stunning. Have you thought about biological illustration? It requires a heavy biological studies background, which you have/are going to have, and you obviously have a gift for it. I've been looking into it myself but I'm unsure about getting a graduate degree in animal sciences. I'm tired of school
Where are you attending?
Ugh that really sucks. I really believe you would be welcomed at our program. They are even letting me do my thesis work exclusively on reptiles and amphibians
Also, if your portfolio is strong enough, I don't think the art part of your resume is really all that important. A lot of creative fields are that way.
Olimpia you've got some serious talent.. your art is amazing! May have to order something in the near future. Would look awesome in our "Chameleon Room"! And your background is Spanish... Mine too! Spanish and Cuban here. I also grew up in Florida
Awesome, have you lived your whole life here or did you ever live in Cuba/Spain? I moved here when I was about 8-9.I feel your pain! Trying to take more serious art classes just about ruined it for me because of the restrictions put on you to redirect your art to what they want. That's not what art is about! It made me stop drawing and painting for a long time actually because it was just such a bad taste to something I normally loved. It's much better for me as a hobby than a career because then you can do whatever you want and enjoy it for what it is instead of being forced into a template...just had to rant with you a little.
I feel your pain! Trying to take more serious art classes just about ruined it for me because of the restrictions put on you to redirect your art to what they want. That's not what art is about! It made me stop drawing and painting for a long time actually because it was just such a bad taste to something I normally loved. It's much better for me as a hobby than a career because then you can do whatever you want and enjoy it for what it is instead of being forced into a template...just had to rant with you a little.
. I go to a State University and they are so open minded. They also have visiting artists come and critique us though. We get a lot of help with personal development. Maybe the more prestigious places are about "cookie cutter"(post-modern) artists.
Chamleons, crested geckos, collecting anything to do with them, such as figurines, earrings, charms, pendants, t shirts, etc! I also love nail polish and nail art like the OP. Also more expensive things like cars and mobile phones, lol! Am happy with my current car and mobile though but I am getting a new cham at the end of the month and I can't wait! Preparations have already begun!
however, i would love to snag a cham shirt or two. chameleons arent a real popular item when it comes to reptile/pet collectables, so somewhat hard to find in retail. HOWEVER,.... my birfday is coming up 
