A One-Page Guide to Writing Medical Device Animation Scripts
Animation is a wonderfully effective way to tell the story of your product, [...]
I’m Both.
This post will explore how many of the parts of my life are [...]
Free COVID-19 Posters
Like many of you, I’ve struggled with what I can do to help [...]
Getting outside for some printmaking
My undergraduate fine art degree is in Printmaking. Mostly screenprinting (serigraphy) but lots of etching, lithography, monoprinting, and also painting of course. Not a ton of relief printing for me back then, but just enough to love it. Fast forward ...
The logo, redesigned
In the end, going with an outside designer was key. I was able to give some final input that I think makes it “my own” but Brett at Creativibe did the heavy lifting, and made this a success! Here are some of the concepts, along with the final. Yay! ...
Logo Redesign Continued
I have an update: a few weeks ago, I decided to hire a creative agency. I am too close to the problem, so an outsider's opinion is invaluable, and I'm an expert in illustration whereas others are experts at this very thing I need, branding. S...
Logo Redesign Part 3
I've had some very good logo discussions already, and now I'd like to share some basic information about my business which could be represented in my logo, or elsewhere. Mission statement (written about 5 years ago) - We provide expert, high-...
Logo Redesign Part 2
Here are some brainstorming doodles I've done. "No idea is a bad idea" at this stage. It could also be a name-only logo with no "mark" or picture associated with it. As you can see, I like brains, kidneys, cells, DNA (although I just spotted a left-han...
Logo Redesign
I'm in the process of updating my website. Along the way, I've questioned some branding elements, and of course, the logo has come up. Clint suggested a redesign and I'm not sure, but I think I am leaning towards a new one.I'd like to share t...
Hello, Readers!
Hi everyone. Ok, so it's been a while. I've been here, just not posting. And by here, I mean, all over the country again. If you follow me on facebook, you are probably in the know, but here are some updates:We have had a child. He just turned two and ...
the sad life of a frozen pizza
It's either "on" or "off" for a frozen pizza. You never get to sit around at 72 degrees.
anatomy of toast
Jim Gaffigan made a joke about "pouring himself a glass of bread" and it inspired me.
Happy Heart Day!
Happy Valentine's Day from Maya, Clint, and Shoemaker Medical.
Day in a tree… coming soon!
Many of you saw the fundraising portion of my project "Day in a tree" last month, in which I raised over $1000 for homeless youth. I have yet to fulfill my pledge and spend my workday in a tree. I'm scheduling it for next week, I believe. This weekend ...
Contest #4 and live-paint!
Today I will be painting from 2-5pm Central (or longer) and streaming it online! Watch to WIN the painting. Visit my ustream channel here. To win the painting, comment here! I might not see them right away if my hands are painty, but I'll be reading a...
Contest #3
Today it's a t-shirt giveaway again! How to enter: comment below![I think our shirts are super cool and I can't wait til the shipment arrives.]
Contest #2
Free medical illustration! **EXTENDED until Friday at midnight** For this contest, we are giving away TWO prizes. Two is better than one, no? We'll draw from comments on this post made before midnight Friday (Nov. 18, 2011). 1. For anybody, one signed ...
Contest #1
Today you can win an anatomy t-shirt simply by liking our facebook page! If you've already liked us, you're in the drawing. We'll pick a winner Monday evening (Nov. 14) and contact you for your mailing address. Yay!
Social Week
Social Week at Shoemaker Medical is November 14-18, 2011 Help Shoemaker Medical celebrate our first anniversary! We were officially launched Nov. 8, 2010 and I can't believe a year could go by so quickly. We'll be giving away anatomy t-shirts, illustra...
Live-painting at NASS
"NASS" stands for the North American Spine Society, and each year it holds an annual meeting much like other associations to become smarter, inspired, and updated in the field of spine surgery. This year I was invited by my client, Orthofix Spine, to a...
Live-painting at NASS
"NASS" stands for the North American Spine Society, and each year it holds [...]
Challenges
I always try to share the more uplifting elements of my life and business - however, I am going to let you in on my challenges today. I just finished checking and answering emails (and that's ALL I've done), and it's already noon! What the? Usually I a...
Expanding
I used to think I could and should do EVERYTHING myself. I would be a renaissance Maya. With my first business (a retail art supply shop) I took control of everything and accomplished... not a lot. I hired people but didn't give them meaningful work to...
all siblings all the time
You may have noticed that my company, Shoemaker Medical, has been hiring a lot of people lately, and that they are all my relatives. It's true, we've added 6 brothers and sisters to our team of associates - it sounds crazy, but these people are a great...
art day pics
A little followup on yesterday's event: photos! Back soon with more medical illustrator interviews. Thanks for visiting. Here's Michelle's pics at her blog.
medical illustrators’ art day
If you come to art day, this is the kind of fun you'll have: See you Sunday, June 5 - that's tomorrow! Drawing, painting, and chill-axing. For more info, see this schedule. Now go enjoy the rest of Saturday. I think we're going to the pool.
june 5 schedule
Sunday, June 5 - Medical Illustrators' Art Day! 10am Still-life drawing or painting. Bones, produce, flowers. Noon Warm-up with clothed gesture drawing. (Maya, Clint, whoever wants to take turns posing.) We can get reference photos of each other if we...