Medical and scientific illustrators combine an interest in art with knowledge of the biological and physical sciences. They draw illustrations of parts of the human body, or animals and plants. These illustrations are used in medical textbooks and in slide presentations for teaching purposes. Fashion illustrators draw stylish illustrations of the latest fashions in women's and men's clothing. Story boards may also serve as guides to placement of actors and cameras and to other details during the production of commercials.
Cartoonists form another illustration specialty.
They draw political cartoons, newspaper comic strips, and comic books. Some cartoonists work with others who create the idea or story and write the captions. Most cartoonists, however, must have humorous, critical, or dramatic talents in addition to drawing skills. Animators are employed almost exclusively in the motion picture industry. Working Conditions Graphic and fine artists generally work in art studios located either in offices or in their own homes.