The Artist's Biography

Laura (Min) Yoon has been working in the art world for about 9 years. She was first influenced at an early age by an animator named Hayao Miazaki who was the director and part of the crew who animated the movies Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and Castle in the Sky. After being so inspired by the amazing world of animating, she drew in her classes whenever possible and where ever possible. Min always thought that even when getting in trouble it was worth getting in a drawing or two.When first starting out of course nothing came out very good but when ever Min liked how one came out then the accomplishment feel was the best to her. Unfortunately while growing up in a family of very talented artists, it becomes hard to be noticed for her own skill (or as much skill that she had at the time).

When entering middle school Min's confidence grew and she became entering contests for her art. She won a small competition that was held in only her school, just getting her name into the school newspaper along with three other people's.
Because she moved around a lot, Min never really got to build up history in art as much as some of her classmates. 
What Min tried to do to solve this was setting up a page of her own that many artists that she knew and didn't know. There Min put up her "art" and hoped for the best. After some time Min decided to put up works that she was really interested in, graphic novels, telling stories through pictures and expressions.
Instead of taking classes that took time and money and required staying in one town, Min studied independently working on her comics (no matter how loner it sounded. 
Entering high school Min didn't focus on her art as much as she wanted to because of other outside problems such as money and family issues. The art show in 2012 in Herricks High School was the first contests Min has entered since she entered high school. Having an honorable mention in her drawings Min gains a little more confidence in her art.
Starting a new year Min is worried about the future and what it may hold for her. Originally she wanted to be a teacher or a veterinarian but when she started to focus on her art she claims she is not fit for those jobs seeing her grades and attitude. Although she would like to have a career in art she and her family know that the economic situations and possibilities it may give her. 
Even though she is worried Min still wants to pursue her art further though she may not be successful it is something she loves and wants to do. She is hoping that she will have the opportunity to use her drawings and make them into a living.