09/08/2026
To celebrate the release of our digital edition of Medical Illustration & Animation #39, we sat down with our brilliant cover artist, Violet Frances, for an exclusive feature interview!
From performing in NYC’s jazz scene to translating complex physics at Scientific American, Violet’s 30-year creative path is a masterclass in blending high science with classical artistry. In our deep-dive spotlight, she shares:
🔬 How witnessing Michelangelo’s Pietà in Rome changed her approach to "cold" digital 3D tools.
🦉 The powerful symbolism of Athena, reason, and interconnectedness on this year’s cover.
✨ How feeling fully embodied as a transgender woman transformed her relationship with visualizing the human form.
📖 Read the full cover interview now on our blog: https://blog.medillsb.com/medical-illustration-animation-39-interview-with-cover-artist-violet-frances/
🔭 And explore the newly released digital book online!
https://www.medillsb.com/browse-the-book.aspx