Patricia Ferrer Beals received a dual degree in Graphic Communications and Biology from Washington University. She received her M.F.A. in Biomedical Illustration from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

She’s taught undergrad and graduate level courses at the University of Michigan Stamps School of Art, including multiple international, accredited field-sketching courses from Costa Rica to Southern Africa. She spent 3 years at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum as the Interactive Media Coordinator developing science related educational programs. While at AAHOM, Patricia created original content, graphic design, and scientific illustration used in touch-screen kiosks, websites, and printed materials. This led to a four year appointment with the Education Team at the University of Michigan’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichol’s Arboretum, as Interpretation and Exhibit Coordinator. There she specialized in content creation, and botanical illustration for seasonal and permanent exhibits.

Patricia’s work has been featured in numerous solo and juried shows. She’s an experienced medical, botanical, and web-based science illustrator. Past clients have included universities, science museums, advertising firms, hospitals, and publishing houses.

Patricia resides in Ann Arbor, Michigan and is currently a Lecturer at the University of Michigan School of Art & Design where she has taught for over 15 years.

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For more information about Medical Illustration, Scientific Illustration, Infographics, or Exhibit Design services from Ferrer+Beals, call 1.734.717.0974 or contact us here.