For as long as I can remember I’ve been fascinated by the life sciences and the intricate cycles of the natural world. As time went on I discovered an aptitude for art and pursued that with a single-minded focus for many years. I went on to receive my BFA in painting from Southwestern University in 2012, after which I entered the commercial print and advertising industry in Austin, Texas, where I spent nearly a decade working with global brands in a variety of creative roles.

Volunteerism with Texas Master Naturalists eventually brought my interests full circle, inspiring me to pursue scientific illustration as a career. I marked this transition with an Appalachian Trail thru-hike, starting out on foot for Maine from Georgia in 2021—check out my trail journal here! While still nursing a severe case of “hiker hobble” a month or two after trail completion, I moved to Scotland to pursue my MSc in Medical Art from the University of Dundee, where I learned anatomy hands-on in cadaver labs and partnered with community health organizations to expand their public messaging.

An opportunity at UGA brought me right back to Georgia where I now spend my days helping future veterinarians grasp complex topics with engaging visuals [and my evenings hauling about organic matter in my bourgeoning eco-garden]!

Published Illustrations

Maboni, G., Che, S., Tallmadge, R., De Luca, E., Goodman, L. B., Weese, J. S., & Sanchez, S. (2024). Feline respiratory disease complex: Insights into the role of viral and bacterial co-infections. Frontiers in Microbiology, 15, Article 1455453. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1455453 | Figure 5

Jones, J. C., White, E. E., Holladay, S. D., & Foster, J. L. (2023). Anatomy of the sternum and humerus in the domestic chicken (Gallus domesticus). Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound, 64(6), 1037-1043. https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.13312 | Coauthor, Figures 2–3

Marković, L. E., et al. (2024). Comparative transcatheter occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus in children and dogs. Journal / Source, volume(issue), pages. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1760-2734(24)00081-X | Figure 1

Interviews

Southwestern University News | 2024 | Southwestern Alumni Combine Passions for Art and Science as Professional Medical Illustrators

OA Parkes Symposium in Medical Illustration | 2025 | The Art of Learning on the Job

Augusta University Medical Illustration Graduate Program | 2024, 2025 | Instructional Design Workshop—Working with Tumult Hype

Augusta University Medical Illustration Graduate Program | 2024, 2025 | Provided media specialist support to e-Learning master’s projects centered on clinical vet scenarios

MSc with Distinction, University of Dundee, 2022

Global Citizen Scholarship, University of Dundee, 2021

American Advertising Awards, Gold Addy Award, 2020, 2019

Duo Art Exhibition, Art Center Waco, 2015

Solo Art Exhibition, Wardenclyffe Gallery, 2013