After six wonderful years in Scotland, Sophia Lappe Studios has relocated to Chicago. I’m grateful for the people, places, and projects that shaped my time in Scotland, and I’m excited to begin this next chapter of my medical illustration and design studio back in my hometown, Chicago.

Ditching the Wacom for the iPad. Here’s why Procreate when you’re on the move is the best tool for professional medical illustration.

An essential guide to why high-quality reference materials are the backbone of every professional medical illustration. Learn how to vet your sources, why tracing your own photos is a game-changer for accuracy, and how to combine 3D models with classic atlases to elevate your illustrations to become a high-quality educational tools.

From the shadows of midnight dissections to the brilliance of the digital frontier, this post explores how a once-macabre craft evolved into a rigorous scientific discipline. Discover how Max Brödel’s specialized techniques and Frank Netter’s artistic genius paved the way for modern illustrators to turn their obsession with the human body into a thriving full-time career.

Ever wondered how we mapped the human body before modern medicine? 🫀 Dive into the fascinating history of anatomy dissections, from ancient Egyptian papyri to the iconic "muscle men" of the Renaissance. Discover how medical illustration turned the macabre into a masterpiece.