Hey there! I’m Emily.
Having known about the existence of the medical illustration field very early on in my teens has definitely influenced my educational path. During my co-op positions, I sought out creative opportunities in healthcare research groups within epidemiology and gerontology. This led me to work on logo and branding designs, as well as the creation of an illustration for a paper on palliative and end-of-life care. Although I was mainly involved in data extraction and screening articles for systematic reviews, I found that the combination of creative and logical tasks meshed seamlessly together. It was also through these experiences that I saw the value of using visuals in academia to communicate new findings and noticed how information is modified for different audiences.
While completing my HBSc in Biomedical Science at the University of Ottawa, I took a few English electives that allowed me to explore the intersection of written word and art. I became inspired by how authors skillfully navigated through sensitive and complex topics to be able to effectively educate readers. Over this past year, I have rediscovered my passion for comic making and it has changed how I integrate text into my own art.
I am currently interested in storytelling through graphic medicine and 2D illustration/animation to create informative and engaging educational resources for patients, students, researchers, and wider audiences.
Tools and software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Fresco, C4D, Maya, ZBrush