She Explores

Kristin Link is a science illustrator and an artist living off the grid in McCarthy, Alaska. She shares about her life there, why she loves helping people see the natural world up close through science illustration, and her tips for applying to artist-in-residencies at National Parks. Women featured in this episode: Kristin Link, science illustrator, with a special intro segment with Chevon Powell, founder of Refuge Outdoor Festival. Hosted by Gale Straub In this episode, you'll hear Chevon Powell share her vision for the Refuge Outdoor Festival coming to Tolt-MacDonald Park September 28 - 30, 2018 About Kristin's life off the grid near McCarthy, Alaska What brought Kristin to Alaska and how it lead her to a career in science illustration What science illustration is and the different ways you can pursue it as a career Why Kristin focuses on the environmental aspects of science illustration About artist-in-residencies programs through the National Park Service What the application process is like for artist-