Mina Elwell
Location
New York, New York
School
School Of Visual Arts
Expertise
North American Bird, Animal, And Insect Identification, Hiking (Waterfalling, Herping, And Occasionally Geocaching), Backyard Ecosystems
- Mina enjoys traveling to see animals in their native environments, from birdwatching in Olympic National Park to hiking to see wild snow monkeys in Nagano, Japan.
- She is an annual volunteer for the DEC, assisting in frog migrations.
- Living between several major trails and Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary, Mina has the opportunity to hike and observe nature in all seasons.
Experience
Since 2023, Mina Elwell has written guides on Static Media's travel brands Explore and Islands for other travelers looking to explore new destinations through those passions. She has also written articles focusing on history, folklore, and nature. Mina is the author of several graphic novels, including "InferNoct," published by Scout Comics, and "Hellicious," published by SBI Press. Her short fiction has been featured in independent anthologies like The Haunted Box and the Eisner-winning Puerto Rico Strong. Currently, she is working on several upcoming horror comics and a multiple-choice game.
Education
Mina Elwell graduated with a BFA from the School of Visual Arts.
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While it may be initially surprising, there's really nothing to worry about when fog appears in the aisle of a plane. It could actually be a good thing.
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If you've gone cruising lately, you probably noticed crew members saying or singing this cute phrase that's both catchy and an important safety reminder.
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