Michelle Soltys

Michelle Soltys is a first-year student in the BVIS program. She attended UIC as an undergraduate student and majored in Biology. During her undergraduate education, she discovered the field of medical illustration and decided to pursue a Master’s degree in this field to merge two of her life’s passions—art and science. Within this field, Michelle is interested in creating 3D models, interactive media, and other tools to educate audiences on a variety of health topics. She is especially interested in refining her knowledge of human anatomy and hopes to depict this expanded understanding in her work. Outside of creating art, Michelle’s hobbies include mushroom foraging, listening to podcasts, and writing. She is excited to continue to explore the field of medical illustration in the future.