Paint & Celebrate with Ni-ka Ford, MS, CMI. Thursday October 16, 2025. Painting: "Connection" Original image by Ni-ka Ford of a reddish synapse on a glowing orange and yellow background. Image of 11 participants showing their paintings and 5 year anniversary candle celebrating 5 years of Black in Anatomy.

#PaintCelebrate success! Thank you, Ni-ka Ford of Enlight Visuals for leading our 5th painting session filled with “Connection” and good vibes. Cheers to 5 years #BlackinAnat!

See Ni-ka’s portfolio at enlightvisuals.com, book a session with her, and subscribe to her newsletter.

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Come #PaintCelebrate the 5th anniversary of #BlackinAnat with us TODAY at 6:30pm EDT with Ni-ka Ford (@Enlight_Visuals)!

Check out the supply list to see what you need, or use what you have 🎨

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Event Title: Paint and Celebrate with Ni-ka Ford, CMI Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025, Black in Anatomy’s 5th Anniversary; Free, virtual guided painting session, For all skill levels, Paint digitally or traditionally Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm ET Register: linktr.ee/blackinanatomy; Profile Image of Ni-ka Ford in a white shirt. Example photo of “Connection” painting – a close-up of a stylized synapse between two neurons with an orange background.

Paint and Celebrate list of materials – Participants in the #PaintCelebrate event with Ni-ka Ford on Thursday, October 16 from 6:30-8 pm ET for Black in Anatomy Week 2025. You will need the following items listed in the picture: one 11x14 sized canvas (or watercolor paper), Acrylic or water-based paint (yellow, red, orange, purple, white or 4 colors and white), three brushes (small, medium, and large), a paint palette (or substitute cardboard, a paper plate, a Tupperware lid, etc.), an old toothbrush, a cup of water, paper towels, newspaper or plastic to cover the table, beverages, and snacks. You can also try to paint with items you may already have (e.g., paper, markers, colored pencils, crayons, etc.) or digitally on a tablet or computer using a media app (e.g., Sketchbook, Procreate, Photoshop, etc). #PaintCelebrate #BlackinAnatWeek

Don’t forget to pick up your supplies for the #PaintCelebrate event for our 5th anniversary Thursday with Ni-ka Ford of Enlight Visuals. Hope to see you there!

🗓 Oct 16, 2025
🕕6:30 - 8 PM ET
🎨Free, virtual, open to all
Register: linktr.ee/blackinanatomy
Visit: enlightvisuals.com
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You’re invited! Black in Anatomy Week 2025 #PaintCelebrate Event Title: Paint and Celebrate with Ni-ka Ford, CMI Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025, Black in Anatomy’s 5th Anniversary Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm ET Register: linktr.ee/blackinanatomy; Profile Image of Ni-ka Ford in a white shirt. Example photo of “Connection” painting – a close-up of a stylized synapse between two neurons with an orange background.

Black in Anatomy Week 2025 Meet the Artist of “Connection” painting being reproduced in the #PaintCelebrate event for Black in Anatomy’s 5th Anniversary: Ni-ka Ford is a Board-Certified Medical Illustrator based in Atlanta, Georgia. She is the founder of Enlight Visuals, a scientific and medical visualization studio. She creates didactic illustrations and 3D visualizations for scientific research, journal publications, medical education, and patient educational materials. She received a MS in Biomedical Visualization from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a BFA in Studio Art from Georgia Southern University. In her spare time, she loves to paint and explore the outdoors by hiking, gardening, and camping. Event Description: Celebrate our 5th annual Black in Anatomy Week and anniversary with a guided painting session, led by certified medical illustrator, Ni-ka Ford. No experience required to #PaintCelebrate!

Artwork Description: Title: “Connection” Description from Ni-ka Ford: “This piece celebrates the beauty of connections, old and new ones can grow and deepen. Much like nerve regeneration, even what’s been broken has the potential to heal and be repaired.” Register: linktr.ee/blackinanatomy Picture of “Connection” painting example (synapse between two neurons) for Black in Anatomy Week 2025 Paint & Celebrate Event Description: Celebrate our 5th annual Black in Anatomy Week and anniversary with a guided painting session, led by certified medical illustrator, Ni-ka Ford. No experience required to #PaintCelebrate

Event Description: Celebrate our 5th annual Black in Anatomy Week and anniversary with a guided painting session, led by certified medical illustrator, Ni-ka Ford. Paint and Celebrate list of materials – Participants in the #PaintCelebrate event with Ni-ka Ford on Thursday, October 16 from 6:30-8 pm ET will need the following items listed in the picture: one 11x14 sized canvas (or watercolor paper), Acrylic or water-based paint (yellow, red, orange, purple, white or 4 colors and white), three brushes (small, medium, and large), a paint palette (or substitute cardboard, a paper plate, a Tupperware lid, etc.), an old toothbrush, a cup of water, paper towels, newspaper or plastic to cover the table, beverages, and snacks. You can also try to paint with items you may already have (e.g., paper, markers, colored pencils, crayons, etc.) or digitally on a tablet or computer using a media app (e.g., Sketchbook, Procreate, Photoshop, etc)

We turn 5 this year!

Join Ni-ka Ford, CMI (@enlight-visuals.bsky.social), to #PaintCelebrate this milestone with us for #BlackinAnatWeek!

“Connection” celebrates the growth and deepening of our network. Paint with us!

🗓 Oct 16, 2025
🕕6:30 - 8:00 PM ET

Register: linktr.ee/blackinanatomy

#PaintCelebrate is back for #BlackinAnatWeek! Join us with for a guided painting session of “Connection” with Ni-ka Ford of Enlight Visuals. Come for a fun and relaxing evening to celebrate 5 years of #BlackinAnat!

🗓️Oct 16, 2025
🕧6:30 - 8 PM ET
Register: linktr.ee/blackinanatomy

Black in Anatomy Week 2025 Schedule Calendar of events from October 13-October 18, 2025. Register at linktr.ee/blackinanatomy Monday, October 13, 6 – 7 pm ET: Member meeting, #BlackinAnatMeets Tuesday, October 14, 5:30– 6:30 pm ET: Sleep Research and Inclusive Excellence at UCLA webinar with Ketema Paul, PhD, #InclusiveAnatomy Wednesday, October 15, 3:30– 4:30 pm ET: Representation in Anatomy: A Journey through Illustration, Publishing, and Change, webinar with Marcelo Oliver, #AnatomyArtAdvocacy #WorldAnatomyDay Thursday, October 16, 6:30 – 8 pm ET: Paint & Celebrate virtual painting with Ni-ka Ford, MS, CMI and Black in Black in Anatomy 5th Anniversary , #PaintCelebrate Friday, October 17, 12 – 1 pm ET: Beyond the Scalpel: Managing the Heart of Anatomy Labs with Integrity, Equity, and Expertise webinar with Kerrie S. Lashley, DHSc, #DiversityofAnatomy Saturday October 18, All Day – Black in Anatomy Day of Rest, Reflection and Community, #BlackinAnatReflects

Black in Anatomy Week 2025 is October 13-18.

Join us for connection, reflection, a members’ meeting, 3 webinars and #PaintCelebrate! Open to all who love anatomy!

Registration links at linktr.ee/blackinanatomy

#BlackinAnat #BlackinAnatWeek