About the Artist

Alexandria Dannhardt is a multidisciplinary artist passionate about sharing her expertise in science and research. She earned her undergraduate degrees in illustration, computer science, and biology from Virginia Commonwealth University. After graduation, she worked at an exotic veterinary surgery, where she deepened her knowledge of vertebrate anatomy while illustrating in her free time. In 2023, she moved to Baltimore to pursue her M.A. in medical illustration within the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

Her 2D and 3D artworks reflect her enthusiasm for biology and physiology, inspiring both seasoned scientists and curious learners to explore the wonders of discovery. Through her illustrations, she aims to ignite curiosity and share her love for the incredible world of science.

When not illustrating, Alexandria can be found hiking with her dog, Cricket, crocheting, or doing data analysis for her performance in the video game Splatoon.

Education

2025   MA, Medical and Biological Illustration
Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

2021    BA, Scientific and Pre-Medical Illustration
Minor in Computer Science, Chemistry
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

2016    Computer Science
Coursework in Computer Science and Java Program Development
Northern Virginia Community College, Merrifield, VA

Software

Digital Illustration Software: Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, Adobe Illustrator

3D Programs: ZBrush, Nomad Sculpt, Blender, Maya, Cinema4D

3D Rendering Programs: Redshift, Marmoset Toolbag, Octane, Arnold, KeyShot

Video: Adobe AfterEffects, Adobe Premiere

Interactive: Unity, Unreal Engine, GoDot, Figma, WordPress

Associations

Association of Medical Illustrators (AMI)
Student Member, 2024

Recognition

Awards

The Association of Medical Illustrators
2024     Award of Merit, Student – Anatomical/Pathological

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
2024    School of Medicine Dean’s Slot Tuition Grant
2024    William P. Didusch Scholarship
2025    Leon Schlossberg Scholarship
2025    B. Saunders Scholarship
2025    William P. Didusch Scholarship
2025    School of Medicine Dean’s Slot Tuition Grant

Exhibitions

Johns Hopkins Thesis Presentation, 2025
Johns Hopkins Surgical Illustration Presentation, 2024
Association of Medical Illustrators, Annual Salon Exhibition, 2024