VICTORIA FORTUNE
I’ve never been easy to box in.
My interest in gardening and ecology has always been a key part of my identity, and skills in fine art and design also come naturally to me. I’m a world-traveler, a (lazy) polymath, a fast-learner and always keen to learn new things.
I’m not afraid to ask questions or take charge of a situation when called upon.
With regard to horticulture and landscape design, I’m excited about a trend I’m seeing in reevaluating our definition of an ideal landscape; a functional and beautiful space that benefits individual humans and backyard wildlife, while also benefiting and supporting our communities and local ecosystems.
I'm a proponent of sustainability, and my creative influence springs out of classical concepts in eastern and western design. My style is inspired by the naturalistic simplicity of Japanese gardens and the functionality of a kitchen garden belonging to a 16th century monk.
On a personal level, I pride myself on being flexible, compassionate and highly sensitive.
My interest in gardening and ecology has always been a key part of my identity, and skills in fine art and design also come naturally to me. I’m a world-traveler, a (lazy) polymath, a fast-learner and always keen to learn new things.
I’m not afraid to ask questions or take charge of a situation when called upon.
With regard to horticulture and landscape design, I’m excited about a trend I’m seeing in reevaluating our definition of an ideal landscape; a functional and beautiful space that benefits individual humans and backyard wildlife, while also benefiting and supporting our communities and local ecosystems.
I'm a proponent of sustainability, and my creative influence springs out of classical concepts in eastern and western design. My style is inspired by the naturalistic simplicity of Japanese gardens and the functionality of a kitchen garden belonging to a 16th century monk.
On a personal level, I pride myself on being flexible, compassionate and highly sensitive.
ABRIDGED curriculum vitae
VICTORIA FORTUNE
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PERSONAL STATEMENT
Experienced landscape designer and illustrator with an emphasis on Environmental Studies and California Natural History.
Focus is reevaluating the ideal landscape concepts as functional and beautiful spaces that benefit both communities and local ecosystems.
Great at taking initiative, communicating, and organizing projects and information.
EDUCATION
A.A. Environmental Design and Horticulture
Foothill College -Los Altos Hills, California 2023
Certificate, Scientific Illustration
University of California Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, California 2005
B.A., Environmental studies - Focus California Natural History
University of California Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, California 2004
SKILLS
Technology
Sketchup; Plant Master; Realtime Landscaping Pro; ArcGIS Mapping Software; Adobe Creative Suite
Community Outreach and Support
Aviary Aide CuriOdyssey; Docent San José Museum of Art; Interpretive Volunteer and Intern County of Santa Clara Parks; Social Media Community Manager Santa Clara County Parks
Landscape Design
Residential Landscape designs with focus on lawn conversions
Experience with sustainable design practices
Focus on water efficient design choices and gardens
Content Creation
Freelance Illustrator
Contracted Scientific Illustrator with focus on bird anatomy
Created illustrations for Santa Clara Parks Junior Ranger Guide
HONORS & AWARDS
Foothill Environmental Scholarship Grant - Foothill College 2022
Foothill Rick and Violet Montgomery Environmental Horticulture Scholarship Grant - Foothill College 2022
[email protected]
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Experienced landscape designer and illustrator with an emphasis on Environmental Studies and California Natural History.
Focus is reevaluating the ideal landscape concepts as functional and beautiful spaces that benefit both communities and local ecosystems.
Great at taking initiative, communicating, and organizing projects and information.
EDUCATION
A.A. Environmental Design and Horticulture
Foothill College -Los Altos Hills, California 2023
Certificate, Scientific Illustration
University of California Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, California 2005
B.A., Environmental studies - Focus California Natural History
University of California Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, California 2004
SKILLS
Technology
Sketchup; Plant Master; Realtime Landscaping Pro; ArcGIS Mapping Software; Adobe Creative Suite
Community Outreach and Support
Aviary Aide CuriOdyssey; Docent San José Museum of Art; Interpretive Volunteer and Intern County of Santa Clara Parks; Social Media Community Manager Santa Clara County Parks
Landscape Design
Residential Landscape designs with focus on lawn conversions
Experience with sustainable design practices
Focus on water efficient design choices and gardens
Content Creation
Freelance Illustrator
Contracted Scientific Illustrator with focus on bird anatomy
Created illustrations for Santa Clara Parks Junior Ranger Guide
HONORS & AWARDS
Foothill Environmental Scholarship Grant - Foothill College 2022
Foothill Rick and Violet Montgomery Environmental Horticulture Scholarship Grant - Foothill College 2022
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