Services

  • Diagram of the ear with otitis media with effusion, with labelled parts including tympanic cavity, fluid, and tympanic membrane.

    Medical Illustration

    Anatomical, surgical, and clinical artwork for healthcare communication, publishing, and education.

  • Stylised anatomical illustration of the glomerulus with podocytes within the Bowman's capsule of the kidney

    Scientific Illustration

    Clear and engaging scientific visuals for editorial, academic, and educational applications.

  • Cross-sectional view of a 3D model of a human eye with detailed anatomy on a black background

    3D Visualisation

    Anatomically accurate 3D models and digital visualisation for education, publishing, and creative projects.

  • 2D animation still about gas exchange and the lungs for GCSE level students

    Animation & Motion Graphics

    Animated medical and scientific content designed to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively.

  • Anatomy, physiology and medical images of kidney nephrons for the Kidney News

    Editorial & Publishing Illustration

    Illustration for journals, textbooks, editorial publishing, and scientific communication.

  • Greyscale illustration of fetus twins in utero to show fetal positioning

    Image Licensing

    Non-exclusive licensing of original medical and scientific artwork for professional use.

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Portfolio

Selected clients and collaborations

  • Black Nature Journals logo on a transparent background
  • NHS logo on a blue background
  • Logo of the American Society of Nephrology with four intersecting circles in orange, blue, green, and purple on a white background.
  • Logo with a brain icon and text 'chronic subdural' on a dark blue background
  • Association of illustrators AOI logo
  • Cambridge Global Health Partnerships logo with colorful design element on a white background
  • Logo of 'Journal of Family & Child Health' with teal text
  • Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology CJASN logo in blue on a white background

Process

  • Consultation

    Discussing project goals, audience, and visual requirements.

  • Research

    Gathering resources and ensuring scientific accuracy.

  • Concept Development

    Creating draft sketches and refining visual direction.

  • Artwork Production

    Producing final illustration, animation, or visual assets.

  • Delivery

    Final refinements and delivery in appropriate formats.
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Licensing Library

Human Touch Illustration offers a growing library of original medical and scientific artwork available for non-exclusive licensing.

The collection includes anatomical illustration, healthcare visuals, technical diagrams, and scientific artwork created for educational, editorial, publishing, and professional use.

Licensing provides a streamlined way to access professionally created medical imagery without commissioning bespoke artwork, making it suitable for publishers, educators, healthcare organisations, creative agencies, and digital platforms.

Selected works are available for immediate licensing, with additional bespoke illustration services available on request.

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Professional portrait photo of Emily Bucher, medical artist and founder of Human Touch Illustration

Why Human Touch Illustration

Human Touch Illustration combines specialist medical illustration training with real-world clinical experience to create artwork that is both scientifically accurate and visually engaging.

Founded by accredited medical artist Emily K. Bucher, the studio brings together expertise in healthcare, anatomy, education, and visual communication to support a wide range of medical and scientific projects.

With a background in midwifery alongside advanced training in medical art, illustration, graphic design, and 3D visualisation, Human Touch Illustration approaches each project with both technical precision and a strong understanding of the human aspects of medicine.

The studio works across editorial publishing, healthcare communication, education, and licensing, creating visuals designed to inform, educate, and engage diverse audiences through clear and thoughtful visual storytelling.

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