Question 1

Why hire a medical illustrator?

Accepted Answer

Medical illustrators have extensive scientific knowledge and artistic training. This expertise allows them to use their creative talent and problem-solving abilities to communicate complicated medical subjects to a variety of audiences, as well as to tailor illustrations that will meet a client’s specific needs.

Question 2

What is certification (CMI)? Are you certified?

Accepted Answer

"The Board of Certification of Medical Illustrators administers a certification program as a recognizable means to signify a practitioner's current competency in the profession. A Certified Medical Illustrator (CMI) has passed examinations dealing with business practices, ethics, biomedical science, and drawing skills, and has undergone a rigorous portfolio review. Competencies are maintained by meeting continuing education requirements and must be renewed every five years. The certification program is based on standards established by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)." 
 
– Association of Medical Illustrators. (2020). Learn about it.
 https://ami.org/medical-illustration/learn-about-medical-illustration
 
Yes, I am fully board-certified.

Question 3

What kind of services do your offer?

Accepted Answer

I offer illustrations, animations, and digital 3D models for educational, research, or medical legal use. For more information, see KLbiomedcreations.com/services.

Question 4

Do you specialize in a particular subject or technique?

Accepted Answer

Given my bachelor degree in cell and molecular biology and teaching in gross anatomy, I particularly enjoy those areas. However, I am trained in a variety of subjects and techniques; I also have the research skills and background knowledge  needed to investigate any subject  that may be unfamiliar. I predominantly use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, but I am proficient in many other mediums as well.

Question 5

How do you determine your prices?

Accepted Answer

Prices can depend on a variety of factors. Major factors are the production time and intended use. The subject matter and artistic style (simple vs. complex, black and white vs. color) can impact production time. The intended use determines the type of licensing required for you to use our work. The more rights you desire or the larger the audience, the more we might charge. As the creator, we maintain full copyright unless specified in a licensing contract. Transferring copyright or allowing multiple usage rights can increase price.

Question 6

What styles can you do?

Accepted Answer

We can do a variety of styles, from simple line depictions to realistic rendering. See our style examples here: https://www.klbiomedcreations.com/services

Question 7

Can't I just use images already made or even AI?

Accepted Answer

Original, custom visuals are better for a variety of reasons:
• With new advances in medicine being made, novel visuals are needed to depict them. 
• Specific patients may have injuries or procedures unique to them- the right visual does not exist. 
• Existing images are likely copyrighted. To avoid infringement, it is ideal to use something new. 
• Existing images may not fit your exact needs. 
• Generative artificial intelligence cannot, as of now, create visuals that are anatomically or scientifically accurate. Additionally, they are likely trained on infringed material.

Keri Leigh Biomedical Creations offers accurate, high-quality visuals that are tailored to fit your needs and guaranteed to be original.

Design. Engage. Inspire.

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