Faux Huntress Ink

About Me

My name is Laura Hahn and I am the designer behind Faux Huntress Ink. Creating beautiful and engaging designs and well-written content for my clients brings me so much pleasure! Originally, I majored in English and Art at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. My dual bachelor's degrees provide me with a sound foundation in the visual arts and in writing in a variety of modes of discourse.

Next, I earned my master’s degree in Education from Regis University. I have worked as a public high school art and design teacher since 2009. As the electives department leader, I was responsible for the budget and ordering of yearly materials. Additionally, I managed and mentored a team of teachers, which included instructional coaching and participating on the hiring team.

I began freelance graphic design and content creation work in 2018, under the name Faux Huntress Ink. In 2020, I earned my Graphic Design certificate at UC San Diego. Teaching about art and design while working in the field has been one of the most informative aspect of my own creative process. My experience as an instructor has refined my understanding of composition, color-theory, universal design and improved my skills as a photographer.

My design work celebrates passion and connection. My thirst for knowledge and my love of language inspire the content of my work. I also resist art and design that takes itself too seriously and seek to include humor and whimsy. My aesthetic comes from my admiration of both modern and vintage style. Living in the historic Baker neighborhood, just south of Denver’s dynamic downtown, is a source of constant inspiration. I love to hike Colorado’s trails, travel the world and spend time with my family, friends and pets.

My Achievements

Technological Competencies

• Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, Lightroom and Dreamweaver

• Microsoft Office Suite: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Google Applications Suite: Gmail, Sites, Classroom, Drive, Docs, Meets, Calendar, and Photos

• Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, and LinkdIn

• DSLR and mirror-less cameras

• Audio and visual presentation equipment including projectors, speakers, document cameras and microphones

Art and Design

• Produced graphic design work for print and the web for Pinnacle Charter School

• Freelanced graphic design branding work for a wide range of clients

• Produced photography on commission for engaged couples, graduates and design clients

• Commissioned by private parties for illustrated and sculpted fine art

• Featured in the Colorado Art Education Association’s art show

• Produced work selected by judges for the City of Thornton “Black and White” Show

• Featured in Z Gallery’s juried “Now You See Me: Women in Art”

• Selected for the juried “Art in Park” exhibition at the RMHE

• Chosen art vendor for Spirit Heart Ranch Equine Expo, 2019

Communications, Marketing and Events

• Created, advertised and operated annual events for the development of a positive school culture

• Organized and marketed public fundraising events including Fun-Fest, and the annual Wolf-Pack 5K

• Planned, promoted and organized vendors for internal and external events for 100-300 attendees on behalf of Pinnacle Charter School

• Managed and designed annual 2000 attendee graduation ceremonies at the National Western Complex

• Worked on the Arts-Integration Council to write grants and integrate the arts into public education

• Served on the subcommittee for revision of organization’s mission and vision statement

• Created and presented three educational treaties on the following topics: using digital tools to aid in writing improvement, increasing family and community involvement in education, and therapeutic applications of the arts

• Managed the promotion, advertising, events and advocacy for the Pinnacle Art Workshop, a career-focused center for both digital and fine arts; fulfilling Pinnacle's commitment to deliver an art-integrated STEAM education. This state of the art, 6000 square foot space houses four, top of the line art studio classrooms where our high school students will be able to continue their award winning excellence in the visual arts

Educational Leadership

• Led the twelve member electives department, including oversight, coaching and hiring

• Worked on rigorous curriculum design and scheduling for electives, visual arts and English courses

• Facilitated student organizations and mentored first and second year faculty

• Elected by over 200 peers to serve on the School Accountability Committee as the staff representative

• Facilitated a collaborative, professional learning group

• Designed and implemented curriculum for Drawing I, Art History, Studio Art, Graphic Design, Ceramics II and English courses

• Implemented differentiation strategies to address the needs of a varied learners, staff members and community members

• Utilized a combination of assessment tools and methodologies to tailor instruction

• Instructed numerous high school art show winners including: gold & silver key in the Scholastic Art Contest, the Charter School League of Colorado Art Contest, and the CDE Linguistic and Cultural Diversity Art Contest

• Spearheaded the creation and design of the Pinnacle Art Workshop, an innovative, state of the art, high school campus preparing graduates to lead our country's art and design industries

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