I am a board-certified medical and science illustrator based in Detroit. I focus on making resources for web and print media that are thoughtfully tailored to the intended audience, emphasize the beauty of science, and celebrate inclusivity and equality in healthcare.
I have created illustrations and animations for medical journals, students at OUWB School of Medicine, surgeons-in-training at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, patient resources for NGMV Charity, 3D anatomical models for Ninewells Teaching Hospital, and science visuals for the Lloyd Library and Museum, the D'Arcy Thompson Zoological Museum, and the Centre for Human Anatomy and Identification.
I received a MSc in Medical Art with Distinction from the University of Dundee (2018), where I completed my thesis on complications with placental implantation, and a BA in Visual Art and Anthropology from Williams College (2010). My attention to detail, accuracy, and aesthetics has been honed through years of training and experience in craft and design, art conservation, and documentary film. I also have a foundation in human anatomy and physiology through studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of North Carolina at Asheville.
I am a professional member of the Association of Medical Illustrators and the Institute of Medical Illustrators. In 2018, I was honored with the Institute of Medical Illustrators Award (Gold). I have also been the recipient of many residencies and fellowships for my fine art.
I am proficient in Zbrush, Maya, and Adobe Creative Suite, as well as virtual and interactive platforms including Hololens.
Follow me on Instagram @audreyebell
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EDUCATION
2018 MSc in Medical Art with Distinction, University of Dundee, Scotland, UK
2017 Continuing Education in Human Anatomy and Physiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
2017 Continuing Education in Cell Biology and General Chemistry, University of North Carolina, Asheville
2015 Core Fellowship Program, Penland School of Crafts, NC
2010 BA in Anthropology and Studio Art, Williams College
2008 School For International Training, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
EXPERIENCE
2020 -- Science Illustrator, A.E. Bell Illustration, Detroit, MI
2019 -- Medical Illustrator, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine; Rochester Hills, MI
2019 Medical Illustrator, NGMV Charity; London, UK
2018 - 2019 Medical Illustrator, Royal College of Surgeons of England; London, UK
2018 Medical Artist, Microsoft Hololens Project, University of Dundee; Scotland, UK
2016 Apprentice to Richard Steiner, Kyoto International Mokuhanga School; Japan
2016 Instructor, “Dioramas!” Williams College; Williamstown, MA
2015 Visiting Artist/Instructor, Sculpture, Warren Wilson College, NC
2015 Studio Assistant to Tom Shields, artist (wood); Penland, NC
2015 Founder/Creative Director, Outline Designs; Penland, NC
2015 Studio Assistant, “Build It, Pad it, Upholster It,” Penland School of Crafts, Penland, NC
2012 Intern, Southern Documentary Fund; Durham, NC
2011 – 2012 Exhibitions Intern, Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University; Durham, NC
2011 – 2012 Intern, Painting Conservation Inc.; Durham, NC
2009 – 2010 Curator, Huh?Wow!presents; Williamstown, MA
2009 – 2010 Teaching Assistant to Barbara Takenaga (printmaking), Williams College, Williamstown, MA
AWARDS AND RESIDENCIES
2023 Oak Spring Garden Foundation, Upperville, VA
2022 Lloyd Library and Museum AIR, Cincinnati, OH
2021 Penland School of Craft Winter Residency, Penland, NC
2020 Knockvologan Studies Residency, Isle of Mull, UK (postponed)
2018 Institute of Medical Illustrators Award (Gold), UK
2016 Windgate Emerging Craftsperson Residency, Mississippi State University
2016 The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant, Montreal, QC, Canada
2016 North Carolina Regional Artist Project Grant, Burnsville, NC
2013 – 2015 Core Fellowship, Penland School of Crafts, Penland, NC
2012 Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Fellows Program, Durham, NC
2012 Work-study Scholarship, Penland School of Crafts, Penland, NC
2010 Frederick M. Peyser Prize in Painting, Williamstown, MA
2010 Williams College Class Artist, Williamstown, MA
2009 Wilmers Fellowship, Williamstown, MA
2007 The John H. Ohly ’33 Memorial Fund, Williamstown, MA
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS AND EXHIBITIONS
2023 The Hastings Center Report (Brummett A. Mapping the Moral Terrain of Clinical Deception. 53:1)
2023 Frontiers in Physiology (Kuang SY. Advancing Physiology Education by Understanding the Multiple Dimensions of Homeostasis)
2023 Advances in Physiology Education (Kuang SY. A Better Explanation of Countercurrent Multiplication in the Formation of the Corticopapillary Osmotic Gradient in the Out Medulla. 2023 Jul 13)
2022 Mastering Sculpture: The Figure in Clay (Córdova C. Quarry Books)
2022 Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education (Hurse D, Kemp K, et al. Using What's at Hand. 22:3)
2021 Advances in Immunology, Vol. 152 (Alt F. Academic Press)
2021 Frontiers in Immunology (Ferreira V, Cortes C, Smrithi M, et al. Hijacking Factor H for Complement Immune Evasion. 12:188)
2021 International Journal of Molecular Sciences (Pratt R. Hyaluronan and the Fascial Frontier)
2021 Medical Science Educator (Kemp K, Baxa D, Cortes C. The COVID-19 Pandemic Course)
2021 Neuroscience in the 21st Century (Patino G. Voltage-Gated Ion Channels. Springer, 2021)
2020 The American Journal of Cardiology (Hajj Hussein I, Raad M, Dabbagh M et al. Cardiac injury patterns and inpatient outcomes among patients admitted with COVID-19. 133:154-161.)
2020 Frontiers in Public Health (Hajj Hussein I, Chams N, Chams S et al. COVID-19: A multidisciplinary review, 8:383)
2018 MSc Medical Art Degree Show -- University of Dundee, Scotland, UK
2018 Japan Print Society Group Exhibition (Kansai Branch) -- Kyoto International Community House, Kyoto, Japan
2017 New American Paintings, No. 130, Southern Issue
2017 REGARD: Reciprocal Portraits -- Frankie G. Weems Gallery, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC (co-curated by Sherry Di Felippo and Janet Link)
2016 Audrey Bell (solo show) -- The Carrack Modern Art, Durham, NC
2016 Tilt Opia: New Work by Angela Eastman and Audrey Bell -- Mississippi State University, MS
2106 Western North Carolina Magazine (featured “Last Page” artist)
2016 At Work: Penland School of Crafts -- Leeds Gallery, Earlham College, Richmond, IN (curator: former Penland Resident Artist Rachel Meginnes)
2015 International Painting Annual 6 -- Manifest Gallery exhibition-in-print
2015 Materials: Hard & Soft -- Greater Denton Arts Council, Denton, TX
2015 Maake Magazine Issue Two (Featured in online and print publication)
2015 Small Works 2015 -- Main Street Arts, Clifton Springs, NY
2015 Penland Benefit Auction -- Penland School of Crafts, Penland, NC
2015 This into That: Found Object Art, Assemblage, and Other Transformed Work -- Nave Gallery, Somerville, MA
GALLERY REPRESENTATION AND AFFILIATIONS
2018 - present Association of Medical Illustrators (Member)
2018 - present Institute of Medical Illustrators (Member)
2015 - 2017 RJD Gallery, Sag Harbor, NY
2014 - 2015 Penland Gallery, Penland, NC