Hi everyone, it’s been a while since I posted anything and wanted to check in and share what I’ve been up to. I’m still trying to fill my time and bank account with freelance work and have been mostly successful, or maybe it WILL be mostly successful 
I’ve got a contract with the Smithsonian where I’m working remotely for the scientist I interned with in DC. It’s nice but I do wish I could be Zel’s office mate and constantly pester him with questions, alas, life doesn’t always work out that way. I did manage to finally get my foot in the door at the Cal Academy in the entomology department and have been working for their ant specialist on a guide to the ants of Madagascar. That project is pro-bono but once we’re done he’ll be hiring me to do the guide to ants of the world which should last at least two years! I attached an example of the types of illustrations I’m doing for him.
I also got a contract with the NFL for their drug and alcohol education program (the other two illustrations), which was really fun but the most interesting part was they found me through our alumni website. It reminded me to keep my stuff current for sure.
Besides that my bread and butter seems to be primarily coming from work I’m doing editing for a text book company. No illustrations but it’s good solid work and for that I am very thankful.
Miss all of you and hope you’re well, I love seeing the work you guys are posting. I’d love to see those of you still out in the Bay Area and for any of you who might be visiting, let me know, I’d love to catch up. +Jess
