I’m a student at UC Davis majoring in Art Studio and Design. People have told me that this is an odd combination of studies, but what they don’t realize is that the two are quite synergeous with each other. Art allows scientists to think outside the box and think up unexpected and innovative solutions and increases their flexibility by allowing them to think on their feet. Science gives the artist more control over his medium, understanding of the chemical composition, physical attributes, and engineering allow sculptors and painters alike to pull of tricks and abilities that are beyond the pure artist’s abilities.

It seems that art derives from instinct and intuition, and becoming more in touch with the inside of your mind. Science derives from practice and gives structure to thoughts and processes. Scientific approaches to art studies allow the artist to progress much more quickly and intelligently with his studies.

I believe that a scientist can be artistically enhanced while an artist can be scientifically enhanced.