About Craig Zuckerman
Craig Zuckerman has spent over forty years perfecting his craft as a medical illustrator and animator, benefiting his clients with outstanding results. Initially determined to study psychology, he switched gears to study medical illustration at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Observing that the airbrush was the tool of choice in the industry, he set upon learning all he could, developing his technical skills, as well as developing a keen sense of color. Keeping in mind his artist influences, from illustrators in the Golden age of illustration to contemporary artists, he gained recognition as an outstanding illustrator.
Needing to adapt to emerging technologies, he pivoted from traditional media to working digitally. Years before on-line tutorials, he had to rely on his own efforts
to learn the skills needed to succeed. After many years, he also added 2D and 3D medical animation to his skill set. These animations helped Biotech and Pharma companies explain the mechanism of actions of their drugs to patients and doctors.
Exhibitions
Liquids Group
Fourth Edition Of Senses Art Fair
Contemporary Art
Thriving in the competitive and rigorous business of commercial illustration, he learned to perfect his craft as an artist, working with a variety of personalities, and
meeting deadlines. Along the way he has become an award winner in the RX club in New York and a bronze medal at the Cannes Festival, 2008. Always looking for new challenges, he has decided to add fine art to his resume. Starting in 2023, he began to create Cellular Landscapes, large scale cellular immersive environments, printed on museum quality Plexiglass and aluminum dibond.
One of his illustration influences, Bob Peak, once said,” the finest illustartors working are people who work with ideas”. His Cellular Landscapes incorporate this notion. His work tells stories, a moment in time within the body, the miricle of life. Sometimes, he is just using a surface texture as a metaphor to suggest the fragility.
Licenses & Certifications
Camera Animation with CINEMA 4D
Credential ID 255A0E
Digital Product Photography with CINEMA 4D
Credential ID A1EA5A