Life of professional medical illustrator, Bill Westwood
Intro
WMHT Public Media gives us a glimpse into the studio life of renowned medical illustrator, Bill Westwood, as we learn about his journey into the field.
As one of the country’s leading Board Certified medical/legal illustrators, Bill Westwood, MS, CMI, is knowledgeable and skilled in the techniques of visual communication. He has more than 30 years of professional experience.
“I FOUND A PROFESSION THAT I DEARLY LOVED—ONE THAT I’VE BEEN IN SINCE 1967 AND ALL THOSE YEARS I HAVE NEVER ONCE NOT WANTED TO GO TO WORK”
— Bill Westwood
We have a lot of admiration for Bill—someone who has so much passion and love for the work that he does as a medical illustrator. His success has spanned over 30 years and we’re lucky enough to get a glimpse into his studio life. Here we learn about his journey, how he found out about the profession, and the hard work and dedication that contributes to his success.
Mentioned in the video:
“Bill Westwood was flabbergasted when he received a C in an undergraduate design class, so he decided to confront his teacher about the low grade. Little did he know that the resulting conversation would introduce Bill to the field of Medical Illustration, and change the course of his future. Learn more: http://wmht.org/aha”
