Artifact Graphics has gone by many different names in the past. Originally, Michelle just signed her artwork with all of her initials, RMAL. (Her nickname was Robin.) Marriage and a business license had their effects on the company name. None of the names were very good. (Neither was the marriage.)
Human somatigenesis by Michelle Annette Leveille
Finally, in 2011, a brilliant editrix and friend, Sandy Masuo, created the name “Artifact.” The name makes reference to the art and the facts that go into Michelle’s graphics.
By the way, if you like the style of the scientific illustration above, then you might enjoy looking at other biological drawings by Michelle Annette Leveille shown on this page of Creative Nonfiction artwork.