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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Atherectomy is a minimally invasive endovascular technique for removing plaque build-up from blood vessels in the heart and in other areas of the body. In catheter-directed atherectomy, an interventional radiologist uses a catheter to reach the site of...
Cardiology journal illustration depicting the human cardiovascular system including the heart and major arteries and veins. The post Cardiovascular System appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
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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The illustration was for a cardiology journal cover article about the endovascular options for the treatment of stroke. It features the internal carotid and cerebral arteries. The post Carotid Artery Blockage Leading to a Stroke appeared first on Clar...
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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Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG)/laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair (LHHR) using biologic mesh. The post Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Drug-coated balloons for the treatment of peripheral artery disease have the potential to reduce the incidence of restenosis without having to leave anything behind. The post Drug-Coated Balloons for PAD appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Left atrial appendage thrombi (fibrinous clots that form in blood vessels or heart chambers) are often caused by acute atrial fibrillation. The post Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Bladder stones in dogs (urinary calculi) cause the condition urolithiasis. Stones may form anywhere in the entire urinary tract, including the bladder, ureters and kidneys. The post Canine Bladder Stones appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
A bidirectional growth plate on the concave side of the fracture promotes bone growth in opposing directions, generating a force that brings the bone fragments into alignment.
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The future of treating coronary artery disease (CAD) may lie in bioresorbable scaffolds. This image was created for a journal article about cardiovascular stents that dissolve in the artery over time.
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Ticks can transmit disease-causing pathogens through the process of feeding on a host animal. The post Tick Feeding Cycle appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
3D ProFuse Bioscaffold is a demineralized bone scaffold shaped to take advantage of natural cancellous bone properties. The post Rehydrating Bone Bioscaffold appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Esophagogastric fundoplication procedure to relieve chronic acid reflux caused by gastroesophogeal valve defect. The post Esophagogastric Fundoplication appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Testicular sperm aspiration allows physicians to aspirate epididymal fluid directly from the patient for male fertility testing or storage. The post Testicular Sperm Aspiration (TESA) appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
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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Stents are used to treat coronary artery disease and allow blood to flow through the artery. This image was created for a cardiology journal. The post Coronary Artery Stent appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that causes numbness, tingling and burning in the hand. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by inflammation around the nerves in the wrist. The post Carpal Tunnel Syndrome appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
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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The illustration demonstrates desired position and proportion of the eye, brow and eyelid relative to the ocular orbit. The post Periocular Aesthetics appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
The pelvic floor is made of several muscle layers that form a bowl shape within the pelvis. This image illustrates a side view of the uterus, bladder, rectum and pelvic floor muscles. The post Female Pelvic Floor appeared first on Clark Medical Illust...
This is a still from a recent animation project on the feline olfactory system and appetite. The post Feline Olfactory System appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Carotid stenosis is a condition in which the carotid arteries become narrowed or blocked. This image was used for a medical journal cover.
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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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Osteoarthritis occurs when inflammation and injury to a joint cause cartilage tissue to break down. The breakdown of cartilage causes pain, inflammation, and deformity. The post Osteoarthritis of the Hip appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Chlamydosaurus have a frill of folded skin that normally lies around the back of the head that is erected when the lizard is threatened. These bipedal lizards can run very quickly and sometimes appear to be walking on water.
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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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This illustration was used as the journal cover art for an article on healthy athletes with a history of shoulder instability.
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A femoral tunnel was created to aid with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. This image was created for an orthopedic journal cover. The post Femoral Tunnel Drilling for ACL Reconstruction appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
I was recently given the opportunity to work in an unusual media — a large scale chalk mural at Lark on the Park restaurant in Dallas. Lark has a great interior design concept, plus some seriously amazing food. The restaurant walls are covered with blackboards and each […]
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Crown: Tooth Prepared for Crown The post Crown: Tooth Prepared for Crown appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Crown: White Crown Near Final Position The post Crown: White Crown Near Final Position appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Crown: White Crown in Final Position The post Crown: White Crown in Final Position appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Crown: Gold Crown in Final Position The post Crown: Gold Crown in Final Position appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Dentures: Full Dentures in Place The post Dentures: Full Dentures in Place appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Dentures: Missing Teeth The post Dentures: Missing Teeth appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Dentures: Partial Dentures The post Dentures: Partial Dentures appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Teeth on either side of missing tooth have drifted toward the space, lower tooth has drifted upward into space. The post Drifting appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Progressive tooth decay. The post Dental Fillings 1: Progressive Tooth Decay appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Tooth prepared for filling. The post Dental Fillings 1: Tooth Prepared for Filling appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Dental Fillings 2: Tooth Filled with Silver Filling Material The post Dental Fillings 2: Tooth Filled with Silver Filling Material appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Dental Home Care: Holding Floss The post Dental Home Care: Holding Floss appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Dental Home Care: Floss Properly Placed Between Teeth The post Dental Home Care: Floss Properly Placed Between Teeth appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Dental Home Care: Proper Brush Placement The post Dental Home Care: Proper Brush Placement appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Dental Home Care: End Tuft Brush Properly Placed Next to Teeth The post Dental Home Care: End Tuft Brush Properly Placed Next to Teeth appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Dental Home Care: Proxi-brush Properly Placed Between Teeth The post Dental Home Care: Proxi-brush Properly Placed Between Teeth appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Impacted Wisdom Tooth: Soft Tissue Impacted The post Impacted Wisdom Tooth: Soft Tissue Impacted appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Impacted Wisdom Tooth: “Partial Bony” Impacted
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Impacted Wisdom Tooth “Full Bony” or “Horizontally” Impacted
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Impacted Wisdom Tooth: “Distally” Impacted
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Dental Inlay: Tooth prepared for Inlay The post Dental Inlay: Tooth prepared for Inlay appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Dental Inlay: Inlay Near Final Position The post Dental Inlay: Inlay Near Final Position appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Dental Inlay: Inlay in Final Position The post Dental Inlay: Inlay in Final Position appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Dental Onlay: Onlay in Final Position The post Dental Onlay: Onlay in Final Position appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Dental Onlay: Onlay Near Final Position The post Dental Onlay: Onlay Near Final Position appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Dental Onlay: Tooth Prepared for Onlay The post Dental Onlay: Tooth Prepared for Onlay appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Dental Post 1: Build Up Material in Place
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Dental Post 1: Prefabricated Post in Place
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Dental Post 1: Damaged Tooth The post Dental Post 1: Damaged Tooth appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Dental Retention Pin The post Dental Retention Pin appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Root Canal: Tooth Requiring Root Canal The post Root Canal: Tooth Requiring Root Canal appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Root Canal: Enamel and Dentin Removed The post Root Canal: Cross Section of Tooth Requiring Root Canal appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Root Canal: Pulp Removed The post Root Canal: Pulp Removed appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Root Canal: Canals Filled The post Root Canal: Canals Filled appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Root Canal: Final Filling (White Material) The post Root Canal: Final Filling (White Material) appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Root Canal: Final Filling (Silver Material) The post Root Canal: Final Filling (Silver Material) appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Sealants: Finished Procedure The post Sealants: Finished Procedure appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Sealants: Sealant Material Cured by Light The post Sealants: Sealant Material Cured by Light appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Sealants: Sealant Material Applied to Grooves The post Sealants: Sealant Material Applied to Grooves appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Sealants: Etchant Applied The post Sealants: Etchant Applied appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
TMJ Dysfunction: Normal Temporamandibular Joint The post TMJ Dysfunction: Normal Temporamandibular Joint appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Amnion perforators are used to puncture the amniotic sac (amniotomy) during labor. This illustration was used for a medical device manufacturer’s marketing materials.
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A rotator cuff tear is a tear in one of the tendons of the four rotator cuff muscles in the shoulder. This illustration was used as a journal cover illustration demonstrating the repair of a u-shaped rotator cuff tear. The post Rotator Cuff Tear appea...
Illustration of lumbo-sacral nerve plexus, pelvis, iliac arteries, femoral arteries and lumbar spine. The post Sacral Nerve Plexus appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Teeth whitening strips are a popular home remedy for fixing stained or discolored teeth. This image was created as a marketing piece for a dental product manufacturer.
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Buccal (frontal) view of molar with dental decay. The post Dental Caries (Cavities) appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for chronic total occlusions. The post Percutaneous Coronary Intervention appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Dislocation is an uncommon, but potential complication to hip replacement surgery. This illustration demonstrates the failure of a metal on metal hip implant. The post Hip Replacement Failure appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
This image was used to demonstrate the placement of a new biological graft used in comprehensive breast reconstruction and revision procedures, including mastopexy or “breast lift”.
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Frontal view of health adult teeth and gums. The post Healthy Teeth appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
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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Journal cover illustration about the difficulties and options for the treatment of superficial femoral artery disease (SFA). The post Superficial Femoral Artery Disease appeared first on Clark Medical Illustration.
Esophageal stricture is a narrowing of the esophagus that causes swallowing difficulties. This image was used for medical device marketing materials.
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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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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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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 [...]
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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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 [...]
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 kind of reference materials are available, proposed timelines [...]
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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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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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 [...]
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 graduate programs. During the master’s program, [...]
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 or multimedia distribution? Will it be used on [...]
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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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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