Specialty Feature: Gastroenterology
In the world of commercial art, medical illustration is a specialized field. Within this field, however, there are a diverse range of different categories and disciplines: anatomy, cellular biology, botany, zoology, biotechnology, pharmacology, virology, and histology… The list is as inexhaustible as the field of science itself. With a series of special blogposts, we will celebrate several artists whose unique specializations help to cover this broad spectrum of subjects.
This week, Medical Illustration and Animation would like to highlight ten talented medical illustrators working in the field of Gastroenterology: Todd Buck, Body Scientific, Mica Duran, Adam Questell, David Bolinsky, Scott Bodell, MedDraw Studio, Jackie Heda, Mike Austin, and Karin Spijker.
Todd Buck is a Certified Medical Illustrator (CMI) who has been developing and creating high quality custom medical and scientific illustrations for pharmaceutical and biotech advertising and marketing, medical and consumer publishing, and web-based patient education media since 1990. Todd is Professor of Illustration at Northern Illinois University School of Art and Design. Todd is a Fellow of the Association of Medical Illustrators and has presented workshops at the Association of Medical Illustrators national conference, the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators conference, and the Midwest Medical Illustrators meeting.
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Since its formation, Body Scientific has created more than 30,000 medical drawings, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to excellence in medical illustration. Their dedication to quality and accuracy has earned them numerous awards from the Association of Medical Illustrators, further solidifying their position as a leading illustration team in the medical industry. One of the hallmarks of Body Scientific’s work is their focus on diversity and inclusivity in medical illustrations. They recognize the importance of accurately representing the diversity of the human body, from skin tone to body type. Creating illustrations that people can relate to is a prime example of their commitment to improving representation in healthcare. Body Scientific’s expertise and reputation have led to partnerships with medical textbook companies and pharmaceutical companies, who rely on their illustrations to educate healthcare professionals and patients alike.
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For the past 20 years, Mica Duran has represented the world’s medical and scientific experts with hand-drawn illustration and design services, through her boutique illustration firm, Mica Duran Studio. She is a visual storyteller of complex biomedical concepts for a diverse list of clients — from large pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, scientific publishers, and surgeons; to malpractice attorneys defending multi-million dollar suits. Her work is featured publicly in prominent science publications, such as Science Magazine; but a majority is published behind pay-walls in professional journals such as Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, or internal sales aids and publications shared by scientists in their field.
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A KYU Design was founded by Adam Questell with a genuine excitement about medicine, science, and technology. That excitement tempered with an objective and analytical approach based on almost 20 years of experience leads to seamless integration with your team and an easy working relationship. There is no “buzzword bingo” just careful thought, rolled up sleeves, a smile, and results.
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David Bolinsky is an accomplished and award-winning medical illustrator and animator whose ground-breaking career in digital animation spans 33 years. After holding the position of Senior Medical Illustrator at the Yale School of Medicine, David founded the world’s first digital medical animation company, Advanced Imaging, Inc., in 1984. In 2000, David co-founded XVIVO Scientific Animation.
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Scott Bodell is an award-winning medical illustrator and animator in Dallas, Texas, with past honors from the Association of Medical Illustrators and the Rx Club. Before starting Bodell Communications, Inc., which has transitioned to Bodell Medical Media, Scott served the UT Southwestern Medical Center as an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Communications and a supervisor of illustration services. Scott has developed illustration, animation, and online content for advertising, marketing and educational audiences for years. A recent client list includes: the American Heart Association, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Stanford University, Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Wolters-Kluwer, Medtronic, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and Jobson Medical Information.
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At MedDraw Studio, I work with medical, legal, and scientific professionals to communicate complex information to a lay audience in the form of patient and consumer education materials and demonstrative exhibits. These illustrations show general anatomy, surgical procedures, injury summaries, mechanism of injury, timelines, and medical imaging interpretation. With a background in advertising, marketing, education, and biological and anatomical sciences, it is my goal to create a unique solution to each client’s communication needs. I meet personally with each client (by phone, skype, email, or in person), review materials, and come up with a solution created specifically for each project. ~ Mandy Root-Thompson
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Jackie Heda is a Certified Medical Illustrator with a postgraduate degree in Art as Applied to Medicine from, University of Toronto. Her services include creative direction, 2D and 3D biomedical illustration, storyboard development, 2D and 3D animation, and medical-legal illustration. Her clients include pharmaceutical and biotech companies, advertising agencies, design firms, and the medical and legal professions.
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Mike Austin, owner of Internal Art Medical Illustration, is known for his skillful creativity and artistic style. Mike is an independent medical illustrator with over two decades of experience collaborating with clients and creating compelling visuals to communicate information clearly. In 1994, Mike graduated with a Master’s degree in Medical and Biological Illustration from the University of Michigan School of Medical Illustration in Ann Arbor, Michigan. His background includes rigorous coursework in gross anatomy, comparative anatomy, pathology and biology. With his expertise in science, anatomy and artistry, Mike can find a solution to your intricate communication goals.
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My artistic journey started with a bachelor’s in Drawing, Painting, and Textile Design. Post-college, I dove into photo retouching, enhancing stills with creative flair and precision. Eventually, I spread my wings, bidding farewell to the 9-to-5 routine and diving headfirst into independent retouching. Then came the plot twist. My fascination with the scientific universe led me to bag a Master’s in Scientific Illustration. Not stopping there, I even picked up the ropes of 3D production for stills and animation – because who doesn’t love a dash of tech in their palette? Fast forward to today, I’m your scientific and medical illustration virtuoso, armed with a toolkit of versatile techniques. My mission? Helping publishers weave captivating life science narratives that dazzle without the stress of quality, reliability, or looming deadlines. ~ Karin Spijker
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Dentistry | Orthopedics | Ophthalmology | Dermatology
Veterinary Medicine | Obstetrics & Gynecology | Medical Devices
