The Creation of "Complex and Fragile"

A collaboration between artist Isabelle Dupuy and neurologist Dr. Pamela Blake.

Early Sketch

Initial outline sketched by Isabelle Dupuy.

Very early stages of the 3D acrylic painting development.

Initial Stages

Initial stages of the 3D acrylic painting development.

Early Stages

Early stages of the artwork development.

Artwork in Progress

Further development of the 3D acrylic painting.

Dr. Blake explains how she uses the painting "Complex and Fragile" with patients

Dr. Blake uses "Complex and Fragile" as a simplified visual aid to help put patients at ease and build rapport for the diagnosis and treatment of headaches and neck pain due to nerve compression.

Dedication of artwork. Dr. Blake was very patient with me on this illustrative work, which was the first of its kind in my style. As you know, my focus is typically landscapes and impressionistic artworks. Dr. Blake kept it simple and helped me bridge some basic understanding of the brain from my undergraduate work in Psychology.

Inside headacheMD, Houston

Artwork in the courtyard of Dr. Blake's practice. Dr. Blake can use this work as a basic, simplified visual at first with patients rather than starting with complex and intimidating illustrative posters. It can aid in putting patients at ease and building rapport for the diagnosis and treatment of headaches and neck pain due to nerve compression.

Celebration

A casual celebration next door for the completion of this project. My husband Bradley and I have a deep respect for Dr. Blake's groundbreaking work, contribution in her field, and the life changing help she provides for her patients.

Learn more about Dr. Blake's work at headacheMD.org and headache.zone.