News & Insights
Updates, teachings and tips & tricks for anyone interested in the field of medical illustration and animation.
New team member - Angela Douglass
We’re delighted to introduce you to our newest member of the team, medical artist Angela Douglass. Take it away, Angela!
An interview with medical illustrator Emily Holden
I am Emily Holden, one of the Directors of Now Medical Studios. We have such a wonderful team here at NMS and they are constantly bringing their unique experiences and talents to the table. I wanted to share a bit of my own journey to becoming a medical illustrator and animator to hopefully inspire others to join this fascinating career path.
How this medical illustration of a woman with lung anatomy was created
In this Photoshop video tutorial and article, medical illustration director, Annie Campbell, provides a unique insight into how Now Medical Studios created this medical illustration of a lady with lung/respiratory anatomy.
Why hire trained medical illustrators?
The field of medical illustration is one that is perhaps unknown to many. We are surrounded by its imagery - in the media, on posters hanging in the doctors office or in patient information leaflet explaining disease or a surgical procedure. Often people do not realise that these images are created by specialists.
Learn how to use photo references to create great figure drawings
Using photo reference is an important part of the figure drawing process because we need to create images that are not only accurate, but also original, and true to the subject that we want to show. This tutorial shows you how to use photo references for your figure drawings in your medical illustrations.
Top tips for buying a digital drawing tablet for a medical illustrator
If you’re in the market to buy a digital drawing tablet for your medical illustration production, this video and article by medical illustrator, Annie Campbell, provides some insight as you make your equipment purchase.
An interview with medical illustrator Annie Campbell
Annie here, I’m one of the Directors of Now Medical Studios (if you’re reading this, you should also go check out our other Director’s profile, Emily Holden). I’m thrilled to be part of an amazing and talented team of medical illustrators. I thought I’d share a little bit about myself so that you can get an insight into who I am and where I’ve come from.
New team member - Angela Yeung
We’re delighted to introduce you to our newest member of the team, medical artist Angela Yeung. Take it away, Angela!
New team member - Juman Hamza
We’re delighted to introduce you to our newest member of the team, medical artist Juman Hamza. Welcome Juman!
Annie presents a keynote at the 2020 Dundee Masters Showcase Speaker Programme
Annie presents a keynote at the 2020 Masters Showcase Speaker Programme for the University of Dundee. Join Annie as she discusses her work. Following this will be an opportunity to ask questions. The evening will be chaired by Laura-Jane Logue, graduating MSc Medical Art student, currently an intern at the Royal College of Surgeons.
Medical Illustration Tips: Contrast, Values, and Details in Your Digital Illustrations
In this article, Annie shares with her art direction notes for when she reviews colourized digital illustrations. This particular article focuses on contrast, values, and details in your medical illustrations.
Medical illustrator, Emily Holden, is interviewed by School of Motion in their latest podcast
We’re big fans of the School of Motion, a company that provides world-class training in motion animation and design. In their latest podcast episode they interview a Director of Campbell Medical Illustration, Emily Holden, about her path into medical illustration and the type of work that her studio does.
An interview with medical illustrator Susie Brighouse
Here's one of our team members, Susie Brighouse, sharing her journey to becoming a medical illustrator. ⠀
Campbell Medical Illustration are merging with Emily Holden Medical Art
We are delighted to share with you that Campbell Medical Illustration will be joining forces with Emily from Emily Holden Medical Art!
Top Tips From Animated Gurus
Annie was invited to be part of an Animated Women UK Scotland panel discussion on how to break into the animation industry. The event was organized by Scottish branches of the Animated Women UK in conjunction with the Royal Television Society and sponsored by Rockstar North.
Handy Conference tips from Move Summit 2019
Susie spends some time at the MOVE summit and brings back some useful tips and insights into how to prepare and get the most out of your conferencing experience.
Call for women's business centre
A community interest company focused on the contribution women's enterprise makes to the Scottish economy is today marking the centenary of UK women first voting in a general election by calling for 'concerted, meaningful'action to establish a national women's business centre.
Get Your Online Portfolio Noticed - Promoting Yourself Through Social Media
Well done, you’ve created a website. Now it’s time to get your work out there. This tutorial will go through the social media accounts that best apply to a medical artist for self promotion.
Emily and Annie do anatomy face painting with the University of Dundee Dental School
Earlier on in the year Emily invited Annie to participate in an Anatomy Face Painting session with the University of Dundee’s Dental school students.
Learn Medical Art
Want to learn more about medical illustration and some tips and tutorials for pursuing a career in the field? Our educational channel Learn Medical Art is here to help.