Artsy/tech hybrids

Every so often I'm struck by the irony of what I do for a living (writing, now getting into some freelance illustration) considering the fact that my degree at the University of Toronto was in the sciences.

I don't regret my time at the U of T at all. I learned many useful skills and truths that greatly enhanced my life long after I quit my computer programming/analyst job. Also met some very cool people with whom I am still good friends. Including my husband. :-)

But as I was doodling the picture above in Corel Painter, I couldn't help but think how similar drawing is to computer programming in many ways, at least the ways which drew me to both. The creativity involved, the focus needed, the losing of oneself in the act of creating and problem-solving. I know my friend Parki understands, being an accomplished technonerdboy and inventor/designer as well (check out the Design section of Whatevernot). And Jodi, Technonerdgirl Extraordinaire...who not only has her own Internet marketing company but also songwriting resource The Muse's Muse and her education resource, Find Schools Online.

Who else out there considers themself an artsy/tech hybrid? And to which side do you lean?

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