ARTIST PROFILE

Cincinnati illustrator Marcia Hartsock is the founder and owner of The Medical Art Company, an illustration studio that provides accurate, concise and colorful images for education, publishing, advertising and courtroom presentation. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati DAAP, she also holds a Master's Degree in Illustration from the prestigious ISDP program at Syracuse University.

Marcia is certified by the Board of Cerfication of Medical Illustrators, and her medical illustrations have earned national awards, including the AMI Best of Show Award. She regularly shares her knowledge with peers and students through classes, presentations and workshops in the Cincinnati region, and at National Conferences.

CLIENT LIST

American Academy of Family Physicians
Editorial illustration


Arthritis Foundation
Patient education


Aventis Pharmaceuticals, US
Illustrations for physician, sales rep, and patient education


Boston Scientific Corporation
Illustrations for physician and sales rep education


Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Patient education booklets


Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Educational illustrations for physician and sales rep training


Holt, Rinehart & Winston Publishers
Textbook illustrations for elementary and middle school science books


Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Patient education


Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical
Illustrations for physician, sales rep, and patient education


Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Consumer education


Sirius Pharmaceuticals
Illustrations for physician, sales rep, and patient education


Weekly Reader Corporation
Imagery for science education periodicals


. . . and you!

RESUME

Professional Work
1984-present: Self-employed illustrator
1978-1984: Medical Illustrator at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Exhibitions and Awards
Cincinnati Artworks: Top 100 Secret Artists
Association of Medical Illustrators: numerous salon awards including Best of Show


Faculty Positions
2008-2010: Visual Arts Faculty at Sitka Fine Arts Camp
2007: Adjunct Faculty Northern Kentucky University
2002-present: Lecturer at Walnut Hills High School Art Department

Volunteer Service
Lytle Park Herb Garden Coordinator
Walnut Hills Business Association
Advisor to the Vesalius Trust for Visual Communication in the Health Sciences

Education
2001: MA in Illustration, Syracuse University
1970: BFA University of Cincinnati College of Design, Art, Architecture and Planning

Fun
Full Bronze Level Ballroom Dancer!