Grey's Anatomy in Technicolor

I'm so excited to share the progress I've made on my advanced arts project! I am almost finished with my teeth painting, and have started two other works that fit into my theme of the intersection of medicine and art. These two works were inspired by a Grey's Anatomy coloring book that I had when I was a child. I looked back at the vibrant hues I had chosen to color the muscles, arteries and bones of body parts, and recreated these images in watercolor and ink. These pieces are smaller than my teeth painting, 9''x12'' on watercolor paper. Here are the two pieces that are complete (for now):

My favorite medium to work in has always been oil, but the organic and unpredictable nature of watercolor is the prefect medium for this project which focuses on the natural elements and shapes that make up the human body. I enjoyed letting the paint drip down the paper for these works, allowing me to capture the viscous nature of the tissues within our body. The subtly sinister and gory drips and subject of these pieces work in contrast to the joyful, juvenile color palate I am working from. I am drafting up a new piece as I write this blog post of the cross-section of the human eye. Can't wait to post its progress in the next few weeks!