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Alexandra Lefort

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Experienced illustrator with a scientific background and versatile creative and technical skills in 2D and 3D art. Designed illustrations for educational books and museums. Clients include the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and the Royal Canadian Mint,

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Illustrator and 3D Modeler

Self-employed
09.2012 - Current
  • Developed illustrations and 3D models using customer specifications, design team and expert guidance to produce results that met customer expectations.
  • Developed art and design concepts using digital painting, 3D modelling and photographic techniques.
  • Transformed client's ideas and design briefs into original and eye-catching images by applying illustrative techniques, color theory and lighting techniques.

Satellite Image Specialist (2014- 2015)

3vG Geomatics
10.2014 - 10.2015
  • Data analysis and production of computer graphics for risk prediction

Scientific Editor

CACTUS Communication
03.2013 - 06.2014

Review and editing of scientific articles

Research Assistant in Planetary Sciences

University of Tennessee
01.2010 - 08.2012

Processed and analyzed multiple imaging data to study planetary surfaces

Education

Ph.D. - Planetary Sciences

University of Bern
Bern, Switzerland
06.2009

Master of Science - Remote Sensing And Image Processing

University of Dundee
Dundee, Scotland
09.2002

Bachelor of Science - Geophysics

University P. Sabatier
Toulouse, France
06.2000

Skills

  • Digital illustration
  • 3D modeling
  • Concept art
  • Character Design
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Zbrush, Nomad
  • Photography and Photo Editing
  • Website design
  • Graphic design
  • Project Management
  • Collaboration and Teamwork

Specific Art Projects

  • Design and Printing of 3D models:

- Topographic model of the Moon and craters for museum display (Silver Plume Exhibitions - 2023)

- 3D model of fantasy character based on illustration (private commission, 2023)

  • Production of illustrations for educational children books
  • Wrote and Illustrated "Discovering Mars: The Ultimate Guide to the Red Planet" (Applesauce Press, 2022)
  • Concept art for Collector coins for the Royal Canadian Mint, including:

- "Mother Earth" coin for Earth Day 2016

- "Norse Gods" coin series, featuring Odin, Thor and Frigg (2018-2020)

  • Illustration and murals for natural history museums, including:

- Dodo mural for the "Exploring Extinction: The Dodo" exhibit by Feather Plume Exhibition (2021)

- Scientifically –accurate prehistoric tree silhouettes for the new David H. Koch Hall of Fossils at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (2019)

Volunteer Experience

  • Commodore, Viking Sailing Club (non-profit association), Vancouver - 2021-2023 - led the executive committee of a non-profit association of about 90 members
  • Cruise organizer, Viking Sailing Club, Vancouver - 2019-2021
  • Event Organizer, VIking Sailing Club, Vancouver - 2017-2019
  • Assistant translator for Ocean Wise (non-profit association), Remote (Montreal) - 2021-2022
  • Animal care volunteer, Marine Mammal Rescue Centre, Vancouver - 2018-2022
  • Interpretive Delivery - Gallery Educator, Vancouver Aquarium - 2017-2018

Timeline

Satellite Image Specialist (2014- 2015)

3vG Geomatics
10.2014 - 10.2015

Scientific Editor

CACTUS Communication
03.2013 - 06.2014

Freelance Illustrator and 3D Modeler

Self-employed
09.2012 - Current

Research Assistant in Planetary Sciences

University of Tennessee
01.2010 - 08.2012

Ph.D. - Planetary Sciences

University of Bern

Master of Science - Remote Sensing And Image Processing

University of Dundee

Bachelor of Science - Geophysics

University P. Sabatier

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