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Medical Conference Booth Illustration

By |January 22nd, 2016|Syndicated Content|

A client recently approached me to create an 8’ x 20’ mural of physicians from around the world who are the pioneers of endovascular aortic repair surgery. The mural was the centerpiece of their medical device booth at the VEITH Symposium, an international conference about vascular and […]

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Rectovaginal Fistula Repair with Biologic Plug

By |August 27th, 2015|Syndicated Content|

This illustration demonstrates a rectovaginal fistula repair with a biological material plug. The procedure repairs a fistula or hole between the vagina and rectum. This illustration was created for a medical device manufacturer’s marketing and educational materials.

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Dual Antiplatelet Therapy

By |May 7th, 2015|Syndicated Content|

Journal cover image about duration of dual antiplatelet therapy following angioplasty. Antiplatelet medicines work to keep platelets from sticking together and forming blood clots. There have been many recent studies debating whether shorter or longer courses of dual antiplatelet therapy are better for patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. 

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Did You “Photoshop” That?

By |July 14th, 2014|Syndicated Content|

I’m often asked whether I draw by hand or use Photoshop. The answer is simply that I draw – sometimes on the computer and sometimes on paper. Photoshop is just another tool to put marks on paper, or in this case, pixels on the screen. I use a […]

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Severe Osteoarthritis of the Knee

By |June 11th, 2014|Syndicated Content|

Arthritis is an inflammation of joints. Osteoarthritis (OA) is divided into stages. The highest stage, 4, is assigned to severe OA. OA that has become this advanced is likely causing significant pain and disruption to joint movement.

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Hiatal Hernia Graft

By |May 3rd, 2014|Syndicated Content|

The hiatus is an opening in the diaphragm (the muscular wall separating the chest cavity from the abdomen). Typically, the esophagus goes through the hiatus and attaches to the stomach. In a hiatal hernia the stomach bulges up into the chest through that opening. This illustration depicts a hernia […]

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Apophyseal Avulsion Fractures of the Hip and Pelvis

By |April 24th, 2014|Syndicated Content|

Apophyseal avulsion fractures of the hip and pelvis are injuries that usually occur in the adolescent athlete. This illustration was used for a medical journal cover.

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Impacted Wisdom Tooth “Full Bony” or “Horizontally” Impacted

By |April 16th, 2014|Syndicated Content|

Impacted Wisdom Tooth “Full Bony” or “Horizontally” Impacted

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Necrotizing Fasciitis

By |April 2nd, 2014|Syndicated Content|

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF), commonly known as flesh-eating disease or Flesh-eating bacteria syndrome, is a rare infection of the deeper layers of skin and subcutaneous tissues, easily spreading across the fascial plane within the subcutaneous tissue.

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Long Bone Anatomy

By |April 2nd, 2014|Syndicated Content|

Long bone anatomy consists of a layer of connective tissue called the periosteum. The outer shell of the long bone is compact bone with a deeper layer of cancellous bone (spongy bone) which contains red bone marrow. The interior part of the long bone is the medullary cavity with the […]

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The Office Purge

By |August 16th, 2013|Syndicated Content|

I began an office purge today and found some old figure drawings that reminded me why I started drawing in the first place. Almost everything I do now is fairly neat and tidy. Diagrammatic. Instructional. Careful. Exact. I had almost forgotten how much fun it was to be […]

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The Office Purge

By |August 16th, 2013|Syndicated Content|

I began a purge of the office today and found some old figure drawings that reminded me why I started drawing in the first place. Almost everything I do now is fairly neat and tidy. Diagrammatic. Instructional. Careful. Exact. I had almost forgotten how much fun it was to be loose with ink and charcoal. Those [...]

Why I do what I do.

By |January 5th, 2013|Syndicated Content|

I am constantly amazed at the human body — the interconnectedness of its many layers and parts, its mechanical marvels and beauty, the way it grows, changes and repairs itself. Even after 25 years of drawing human anatomy, I am still moved by its wonder and mystery. […]

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Why I do what I do.

By |January 5th, 2013|Syndicated Content|

I am constantly amazed at the human body — the interconnectedness of its many layers and parts, its mechanical marvels and beauty, the way it grows, changes and repairs itself. Even after 25 years of drawing human anatomy, I am still moved by its wonder and mystery. My first real exposure to anatomy was drawing [...]

How do I begin a medical illustration project?

By |May 10th, 2012|Syndicated Content|

The first thing we do when contacted about a project is arrange a time to talk through the details with our client. Usually this is a phone conversation or email, but sometimes we’ll meet face-to-face. We ask about the project, how the illustrations will be used, what […]

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Why use medical illustration?

By |May 9th, 2012|Syndicated Content|

Medical illustration and multimedia can help your company or practice communicate complex medical concepts. A medical illustrator can help you or your company: Enhance your patient education and advertising materials or web site with accurate medical illustrations and animated graphics. Communicate a concept that isn’t visible to […]

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Why use medical illustration?

By |May 9th, 2012|Syndicated Content|

Medical illustration and multimedia can help your company or practice communicate complex medical concepts. A medical illustrator can help you or your company: Enhance your patient education and advertising materials or web site with accurate medical illustrations and animated graphics. Communicate a concept that isn’t visible to the human eye. Create editorial illustrations to explain [...]

What training do medical illustrators receive?

By |April 18th, 2012|Syndicated Content|

Medical illustrators usually have a master’s degree from an accredited university. In the United States and Canada, there are only five accredited graduate schools for medical illustration, and each one admits from three to 12 students per year. The Association of Medical Illustrators has a complete list of accredited […]

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How are the prices set for a medical illustration?

By |March 15th, 2012|Syndicated Content|

Medical illustration is typically priced per illustration. Factors that affect the cost include: How many illustrations are needed? A discount may be given for large projects. Will the illustration be in color or black & white? How will the illustration be used? Is it for a print […]

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