Baker Artist Portfolios

With nature always in view and a BFA in graphic design and illustration I returned to school to gain more scientific knowledge in preparation for graduate study in the graduate program of Medical and Biological Illustration at the University of Michigan under the instruction of Gerald P Hodge from 1979-1981. Two mediums stand out, pen and ink and carbon dust. Carbon dust was taught for many years originating over 100 years ago in my current department @ Johns Hopkins by Max Broedel (1870-1941) considered the father of modern medical illustration.

More examples from my years as a medical illustrator

This glimpse into my background as a medical illustrator specializing in maxillofacial reconstruction shows how I learned portraiture from the inside out. I illustrated for texts, slides, journals, video, TV, exhibits, and brochures. I designed and produced 3-D models and exhibits. This involved client/artist consultations, estimation of time/cost factors, surgical sketching, anatomical dissection, experimentation, reference search, and the determination of the best approach to visually represent the solution in the most appropriate format and techniques.

As a portrait artist, I find that immortalizing someone in a painting is intellectually challenging and artistically fun. My subjects find it to be a relaxing break from their daily routines. We both enjoy ourselves as we create both a painting and a friendship. I love it.