Can you hold your flatulence? The Importance of the Pelvic Floor
What I learned from a pelvic floor therapist about the importance of taking good care of our pelvic floor. I…
Going to a Museum? Bring a Sketchbook!
My favorite museum activities as an illustrator and why I can easily spend an entire day exploring even the smallest…
Did You Wash Your Hands?
Everyone has written an article about how to wash your hands and why it’s crucial. We don’t have anything to…
How Illustration Found Me: How I Founded LEGACY BioStudios, LLC
When I introduce myself, people often ask, “How did you end up in this line of work?” My story is…
#Inclusion
Why Diversity and Inclusivity Matters in Medical Illustration I was in the 2nd grade, and a friend told me my…
Women’s History Month – Remembering Mary Anning
We are at the end of March which is Women’s History Month, but also the month that has International Women’s…
New Year, New Gear!
I have recently made the move from 3D modeling to 3D animation, and with that, I needed a little bit…
I Need Illustrations, Where Do I start?
When I start on a new project, the first thing I like to ask is, “why are you making this?”…
Holidays with the Family: What I learned from a three-year-old
Happy New Year Everyone! So, I spent the holiday with my sister and her family and one of the best…
The Value of Context
I sent three friends (one of them my sister) a Snapchat of my new kitchen faucet and the responses were…
Working International
The work and process of working with international groups On my case studies page, I cover the work I…
Kids and Entrepreneurship
The term entrepreneur was coined by Jean-Baptiste Say, a French economist and scholar. The word originally came from the French…
A Honeymoon at The Mammoth Site®
At the end of September, my new husband and I adventured to Hot Springs, South Dakota for our honeymoon.…
Diversity in Health
I went to a conference focusing on how to be sensitive to diversity when working in health. One of the…
Hello, my name is… Assata
Hello! My name is Assata. I am a scientific illustrator, and I am very excited to continue this adventure of…