I am a scientist and an artist who has illustrated and designed more than twelve books, scientific dissertations, and journal publications. I also animate informational videos for well-known organizations such as WHO, STOWA, SIXT, and UNESCO. With experience in both science and art, I enjoy creating clear and engaging visual content that helps communicate complex information to diverse audiences. I love blending my skills in science communication and digital animation to bring ideas to life in an approachable and informative way.

Soledad R Cook-Ordonez

I am a scientist and an artist who has illustrated and designed more than twelve books, scientific dissertations, and journal publications. I also animate informational videos for well-known organizations such as WHO, STOWA, SIXT, and UNESCO. With experience in both science and art, I enjoy creating clear and engaging visual content that helps communicate complex information to diverse audiences. I love blending my skills in science communication and digital animation to bring ideas to life in an approachable and informative way.

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I am a scientist and an artist who has illustrated and designed more than twelve books, scientific dissertations, and journal publications. I also animate informational videos for well-known organizations such as WHO, STOWA, SIXT, and UNESCO.

With experience in both science and art, I enjoy creating clear and engaging visual content that helps communicate complex information to diverse audiences. I love blending my skills in science communication and digital animation to bring ideas to life in an approachable and informative way.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Ilustrator and animator at Soledad Cook
November 8, 2016 - July 8, 2025
Product application specialist at Confocal.nl
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Involved in confocal microscopy, sales, marketing, and creating advertisements for LinkedIn, website, and Instagram. Served as a product specialist to support and promote confocal microscopy products.
Image analyses/microscopy technician at Utrecht University, The Netherlands
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Worked with confocal microscopy, TIRF, and conducted image analysis using ImageJ and IMARIS software.
Freelance motion design and illustration at Self-employed
January 1, 2016 - June 6, 2024
Provided freelance services in motion design and illustration since 2016.
Illustrator and animator at Beyond Borders Media
January 1, 2020 - June 6, 2024
Illustrated and animated videos for Beyond Borders Media since 2020.

Education

PhD in molecular biology at Utrecht University
September 11, 2012 - May 1, 2016
Master’s degree at Utrecht University, The Netherlands
January 1, 2003 - August 31, 2011

Qualifications

CGMA art and design foundation
July 8, 2016 - July 8, 2017
School of Motion: Animation boot camp and Cinema 4D bootcamp
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Life Sciences, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization
    Illustration style
    Illustrations for personal projects. illustrator designer
    Cover from mu book series The Unseen "Through other eyes"
    This is a series of books published by Clavis about all the natural beauty we can not see with the naked eye. illustrator designer
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    Small advertisement for my freelance work.