Step Into the Hidden Worlds Within
The Vision Behind the Art
Craig’s artwork explores the miracle of life driven by a preoccupation with human anatomy. Having battled Perthes disease from age two to seven, a formative period when he could not walk, he developed a deep, subconscience awareness of the body’s internal mechanics. This childhood illness inspired him to become a medical illustrator and animator.
After forty years in the commercial illustration field, he chose to pivot to creating fine art. He takes his childhood experience, along with his artistic vision to create immersive biological environments. These vistas of cellular anatomy invite viewers to see what is rarely seen. By modeling the smallest of structures to be depicted as landscapes, the viewer has the opportunity to see microscopic structures on a larger than life scale.
Craig uses the most up to date 3D software to create Cellular Landscapes. While using anatomy as a starting point, color, lighting, and compostion are artistic tools used to shape perceptions of these worlds.
His art is printed on aluminum dibond or Plexiglass. These materials provide visual enhancement and durability. These materials enhance image quality and are ideal for long term display.
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Experience the Architecture of Life.
A Glimpse Into the Collection:
Luminous Currents
Synaptic Pulse
Inner Light
Microscopic Worlds
Lipid Membranes
Structures in Transition
Reimagining Anatomy Through Art
Reinterpreting anatomy through art allows us to add personal and emotional meaning to the biological processes that sustain life. Abstraction and reinterpretation are not only tools for visual expression; they are also ways to delve deeper into the emotional and spiritual dimensions of our physicality.
In my artwork, I move beyond literal representations of the body’s structures. Rather than simply illustrating how an organ or cell looks, I aim to evoke how it feels4how the beating heart might pulse with emotions of joy or fear, how the nervous system might fire in response to a thought or memory, or how smaller cells budding off host cells are part of a majestic process that allows us to live.
Personal Meaning
Adding emotional dimension to biological processes
Emotional Connection
Evoking feelings rather than just showing structures
Scientific Foundation
Building on anatomical knowledge with artistic interpretation
Testimonials
“Having worked with Craig for over 20 years he has always over-delivered and exceeded expectations. He’s never missed a deadline or gone over budget regardless of the medium. Craig is very easy to work with and he can fit into any team’s creative environment. He’s that creative unicorn everyone should be looking for to get the job done.”
James Hutchinson,
Head of Design, Lumanity
“I’ve been working with Craig since1998 on medical illustrations and MOAs for visually capturing complex messages across a variety of media. He has contributed to numerous slide show presentations of mine, concerning the progression of Autism, ALS, and dementia. His high quality digital work inconsistently delivered on time with impressive results.”
Jay Lombard,
MD
“I’ve been working with Craig since 2006 on medical illustrations and MOAs for visually capturing complex messages across a variety of media. His high-end digital work is consistently delivered on time, and within budget. Tap into Craig for your medical illustration needs, you’ll be glad you did.”