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Unlocking knowledge

through illustrations
 

Learning doesn't have to be overwhelming, illustrations and visuals are powerful tools that can condense complex information into clear, easy-to-understand concepts.

As a passionate educator and skilled illustrator, I leverage my years of experience in both fields to create visuals that guide viewers through information in a matter of seconds.

My mission? To make learning clear, concise, and empowering - every single time.

Jan Karen, scientific art & medical illustration

ABOUT ME

I'm Karen, a scientific and medical illustrator based in Berlin, Germany, and currently the Head of the Illustration Team at AMBOSS GmbH. My passion lies at the intersection of education and illustration, where visuals become powerful tools to empower and inspire students, educators, patients, and everyone in between.

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My journey began with an MA in Scientific Illustration, culminating in my 2018 thesis, "Into the Abyss." This project, written and illustrated in collaboration with Dr. Michelle Taylor of Oxford University's Department of Zoology, explored historical and present methods for documenting deep-sea octocorals.

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This website showcases my work and dedication to using illustration as a bridge, making complex scientific concepts accessible and captivating for all.

"Karen is a supremely talented artist. She took to the field of deep-sea biology with ease and interpreted complex biological ideas, making them easier for any reader to understand, and did so using stunning, detailed and accurate illustrations. It was a pleasure to work with her and I hope to do so again in the future."

Dr. Michelle Taylor

Senior Postdoctoral Researcher - Deep Sea Ecology

St. Anne’s College, University of Oxford

"I had the pleasure of working with Karen Campbell, first in her capacity as an illustrator and then in her role as a supervisor. Karen excels at not only scientific accuracy and artistic skill, most importantly in her ability to communicate complex ideas both through her illustrations and her words while always keeping her audience in mind. It has been a pleasure working with her and I believe adds value in anything she does."

Dr. Asad Baig

Clinical psychiatrist

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