Creates video abstracts of published articles called Quick Takes, published on NEJM.org monthly

Third Left Studios is a collaboration of two artists, Andrea Charest and Karina Metcalf. A shared passion of patient education, health literacy and falafel brought us together. We began our collaboration seven years ago at Emmi Solutions where were were employed as medical illustrators. Through this experience, our illustration, animation, and story-telling skills have been honed precisely for health education. We are currently using this experience producing interactive, web-based patient education programs to benefit our clients. Visit our website for more information: www.thirdleftstudios.com

My personal mission is to educate the average person about the wonders of the human body. There are so many complex concepts in anatomy and physiology and I am determined to make them easy to understand. I find the essence of the information and illustrate it clearly and simply.My style is perfect for patient education that goes beyond language barriers. It also works well for any media where color is limited and bold lines are needed. Vectors rule at lifedesignstudios because these images are flexible enough to work for print, Web, Flash animation or billboards.Visit my website for more information: www.lifedesignstudios.com

I create flyers, posters, program books, imprinted items, large banners and social media images to promote recreational programs and events at the park district.

Created medical illustrations, motion graphics and animation using Adobe Flash for online patient education programs. Worked with writers and content experts to translate complex surgeries, treatments and conditions to the small screen.

Medical illustration for journals, patient education and public relations. Design and layout of publications, annual reports, research posters, brochures.