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
Back-end Development: C#, Java, Python, SQLite
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 W.B. Saunders Scholarship
2025 William P. Didusch Scholarship
2025 School of Medicine Dean’s Slot Tuition Grant
2025 Howard C. Bartner Scholarshop for Excellence in Art as Applied to Medicine
Exhibitions
Johns Hopkins Thesis Presentation, 2025
Johns Hopkins Surgical Illustration Presentation, 2024
Association of Medical Illustrators, Annual Salon Exhibition, 2024