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Area of Science:

  • Internal Medicine
  • Medical Humanities
  • Digital Art

Background:

  • Philip Alexander, MD, practiced internal medicine for 41 years.
  • He is also a dedicated musician and visual artist.
  • His artistic endeavors began in 1980, evolving over decades.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the original computer-generated artwork of Dr. Philip Alexander.
  • To highlight the intersection of a medical career with artistic expression.
  • To encourage submissions of artistic creations to the Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal.

Main Methods:

  • The abstract details the evolution of Dr. Alexander's art, from pencil sketches to digital creations.
  • It notes his performance as an oboe soloist with the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra.
  • His work has been published in the journal since 2012.

Main Results:

  • Dr. Alexander's original computer-generated drawings are featured.
  • His artistic journey spans over three decades, including a portrait for President Ronald Reagan.
  • His art has been a recurring feature in the journal since 2012.

Conclusions:

  • The abstract serves as a platform to showcase Dr. Alexander's unique artistic talents.
  • It invites other artists to submit their work for publication.
  • The Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal accepts "Humanities" entries for publication.