Author: Michelle Davis

Fertilization Triptych Biological Illustration

The biology of human reproduction, as well as lot of women’s health concepts, fascinates me.  I’ve been focusing on conception and fertilization, and though I have plans for a larger and more complex public education illustration/infographic, have initially worked up a triptych of sorts. Some surprising statistics I’ve come across during research: • some 20-50%… Continue reading Fertilization Triptych Biological Illustration

L3 Vertebra Pendant In Silver

Sterling Silver 3d printing is still amazing — this was a custom request that I’ve made available for anyone else interested,currently made to order: the L3 vertebra as a pendant in sterling silver.  A couple shots are below and here’s a link to the listing in the shop   .

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C2 Axis vertebra pendant

Now the C1 atlas pendant doesn’t need to be so lonely!  Freshly photographed and made available on Etsy is the C2 Axis vertebra pendant!  It lays surprisingly well on the neck, even with the bony dens. I had originally strung it so it hung vertically, like the C1 pendant, but after a bit of experimentation,… Continue reading C2 Axis vertebra pendant

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Neuron Synapses Visualized – ZBrush, Photoshop

Just completed a fun project aimed at visualizing the complexity of all the connections on a given neuron in the brain.  It really is astonishing. We really are astonishing.  A single pyramidal neuron (the most common in the cerebral cortex) will typically have 10s of thousands of connections, or points of communication with other neurons.… Continue reading Neuron Synapses Visualized – ZBrush, Photoshop

Sterling Silver Inner Ear Cufflinks

Have I mentioned lately how much I love the ability to ‘print’ in sterling silver? Check out these anatomical inner ear (cochlea) cufflinks, freshly photographed, below! (and on Etsy of course)    

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Fungi Jewelry – Mirasmiellus Candidus mushroom pendant

I recently received the finished mirasmiellus candidus mushroom pendant from production and am really pleased with how it turned out. It’s pretty small and even so the detail is great. It also hangs and lays really well when you wear it. Check out the pics below and the listing on Etsy!

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Koi Fish in Zbrush

Recently finished a koi fish study in ZBrush — below are in progress shots and some final renders in a few different styles! Rough sculpt with dynamesh: Retopologized model — no tri’s! This retopology was done entirely in ZBrush.  I’m curious to explore other methods in the future. Adding detail.  The scales took a bit… Continue reading Koi Fish in Zbrush

Elephant Trunk Study in ZBrush

Tonight’s study – an elephant trunk! (body is beginning to be worked out too!) The textural options/potential in zbrush are so delicious to play with.  It’s way too easy, and fun, to add skin texture.

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