Traditional Anatomical Drawings and Artwork

I believe drawing is a direct and effective tool by which an artist can communicate processes and understanding. Traditional medical artwork has an inherent beauty and fascination- the ability to be informative, accurate and aesthetically pleasing.

Ileum Pathology

Ileum Pathology

Watercolour on paper. Study taken from a pathology specimen from the Gordon Museum at Guy’s Hospital, King’s College, London. It shows the comparison between a healthy section and a severe thickening of the wall inside the Ileum (small intestine).

Human Femur Bone

Human Femur Bone

Anterior view of the right femur, anatomical position. Pencil drawing, life size.

Humerus

Humerus

Anterior view pencil drawing of the left humerus in anatomical position.

Human Female Pelvis

Human Female Pelvis

Anterior view of a female pelvis in anatomical position, Conte pastel on textured paper.

Scapula

Scapula

Watercolour posterior view of the left scapula.

Foot dissection showing bones and ligaments

Foot dissection showing bones and ligaments

Hand drawn from preserved specimen, coloured in Photoshop, labelled in Illustrator.

Hand Anatomy

Hand Anatomy

Ink on paper. Anatomical features of the the hand, in particular the thumb. Commissioned illustrative artwork.