Laguna Beach, CA
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino, Caucasian
Hobbies and interests
Animals
Art
Biology
Collaging
Manga
Anime
Ecology
Writing
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US Citizen
Britney Tolby
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WinnerBio
Hello, I’m Britney! I am an enthusiastic person, always eager to learn new things, curious, and a nature lover.
I studied Bioengineering in Aquaculture at UABCS in Mexico and I am currently studying Drawing and Painting with an emphasis on Illustration at LCAD in California.
My goals are to convey knowledge through creativity and art. I am driven by a desire to merge art with science and to help others express emotions and ideas.
Education
Laguna College of Art and Design
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor's degree program
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
Career
Dream career field:
Arts
Dream career goals:
Fine Arts and Ilustration. My goals are to convey knowledge through creativity and art.
Active participant of monthly newspaper distributed throughout the city by local artists focusing on pen & ink drawings.
Pen On The Wall "Pluma en el Muro" Mural Magazine2022 – Present2 yearsCo-Teacher, naturalist illustration drawing workshop.
Baja Coastal Institute2023 – 2023
Research
Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians
CIBNOR — Collaborator, responsible for researching and organizing information2023 – Present
Future Interests
Volunteering
WCEJ Thornton Foundation Music & Art Scholarship
WinnerGrowing up without formal exposure to art and discovering its healing power inspires me to create more opportunities, particularly for those in rural communities and others lacking access. Seeing the joy, the self-confidence, and the healing power of art when I taught nature illustration workshops in a marine national park in small communities, has further strengthened my resolve to help others find the outlet that I’ve found in art.
My hometown is a fishing village of 500 inhabitants, in Baja California Sur, Mexico, where electricity is only provided for 6 hours a day; nature and drawing were my primary companions. The wilderness of my surroundings was both my playground and my learning lab. As there were no art classes in my community, I started to draw with pens I found around the house, and, through these haphazard resources, I found a unique freedom in expressing ideas on a blank sheet of paper full of possibilities.
My curiosity to learn more about Mother Nature and to convey this through my art grew within me, and it is why I chose my first bachelor's degree in Aquacultural Bioengineering. As I gained insight about how natural resources have been exploited, I started recognizing how art could help people learn complex scientific processes, appreciate, and recognize the importance of preserving their ecosystems.
Additionally, my sister’s death taught me the healing aspects of art and how that is essential to growth. Sketchbook journaling was something I did with my sister growing up and, when she died, I returned to that place to process my grief. When art is our companion during times of loss, we can transform vulnerability into strength. My passion is to provide that opportunity to others.
My desire to study art became even stronger during this time, as I wanted to learn to improve my artistic technique in order to fulfill this vision. So, I gathered the courage to trust my intuition and am now pursuing a bachelor's degree in “Drawing and Painting with an Illustration emphasis” at Laguna College of Art and Design.
The positive impact I want to create in the world is to inspire and create opportunities for those with limited access to art, especially in rural communities. I believe that everyone can tap into their creativity and refute self-limiting beliefs, by understanding the world around us and within us.