HANNAH LAAKSO
Fine Artist, Illustrator
From fantasy illustration, to painterly studies, to nature-inspired abstractions, I find that I gravitate towards creating art of the things that I love the most. While I have worked in many mediums, my favorites are acrylic and oil painting, digital drawing (I use Clip Studio Paint), linocut printmaking, and charcoal drawing.
I am passionate about telling stories and creating creatures and characters, especially via comics or tabletop games such as Dungeons & Dragons. I love exploring horror as well, and draw much inspiration from eerie films and video games.
I also have a lifelong interest in animals, science, and nature, and am extremely fascinated by the unexplored ocean, speculative evolution, and uncharismatic animals. I have two feline studio assistants named Sonny and Jackhammer (who are occasionally featured in my works) as well as pet shrimp.
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25 years old, grew up in South Florida, now resides in Maine.
EDUCATION
2010-2014: Dreyfoos School of the Arts, West Palm Beach, FL, Visual Arts
2014-2018: Flagler College, St. Augustine, FL, BA/BFA/Illustration Minor
EXHIBITIONS
December 2017: BA Fine Art Exhibition, Crisp Ellert Art Museum, St. Augustine, FL
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February 2018: Scientific Illustration Show, Fe Gallery, Sacramento, CA
February 2018: First Friday Art Walk Show, The Gallery Group, St. Augustine, FL
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March 2018: Exposing Details (Site Specific Pieces), The Lightner Museum Lawn, St. Augustine, FL
April 2018: BFA Senior Exhibition, Crisp Ellert Art Museum, St. Augustine, FL
INTERNSHIPS AND EXPERIENCE
2016-2017: Internship at Ocean Properties LTD, Graphic Design and Artwork
-Digitally Drew Billboard Design for Skipper's Dockside, Key Largo, FL
-Drew and Designed T-Shirts for Drift Kitchen Bar, Jenson Beach, FL
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2017: Internship at BG Inc., Graphic Design and Logo Creation
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2018-2021: Worked at Ocean Properties LTD