#enducation

Bridget Comeau @bridgetcomeau wrote about the amazing Shoebill Stork for Awesome ‘Possum 4 now on Kickstarter. Bridget, who describes herself as a gnome queen and mushroom enthusiast, is a graduate from The Center for Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies who loves fey-folk and all things fantasy.

How did you pick your topic for Awesome ‘Possum?

I’ve always wanted to know more about the shoebill so I decided to do a full comic about them.

What is your favorite animal or plant?

I don’t think I can pick a specific plant or animal! I’ve always really liked frogs???

Why do you think talking about nature is important?

We need to keep talking about nature and what’s happening in it to hopefully conserve it for our future’s sake. Also, it’s just really neat to learn about the things around you!

What are your favorite drawing tools?

I use mainly brush and ink, but recently I’ve been using a lot of brush pens due to travel and a new puppy that always needs my attention.  When I have the time, I usually watercolor too. 

Year twelve students with some very cheap university entrance rankings within the state are being offered spots in tertiary teaching courses.

School leavers in New South Wales, some who scored ATARs as low as 48.30 within the HSC, are being accepted into uni courses to become the nation's future college academics.

to be blowing off finals and sleeping for long periods of time.

Like seriously, sounds so strenuous.

I applaud and admire those who do that because it must be really trying on your wellness.