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TWINK By Lyndsay

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Lyndsay Phaneuf
About The Artist 

Lyndsay Phaneuf is an artist, designer, and emerging art educator whose work explores identity, imagination, and storytelling through character-driven worlds. She is the creator of The Hissyfits and The Misfits, two evolving bodies of work that blend the innocence of childhood with the complexity of human emotion. Working across drawing, soft sculpture, and wearable design, her practice moves fluidly between concept and construction, bringing ideas to life in both tactile and visual forms. With a background in fashion design from Pratt Institute and professional experience in the industry, she approaches her work with both creative intuition and technical precision. Lyndsay's work is rooted in playfulness but grounded in intention. Whether creating characters, garments, or learning environments, she builds spaces where individuality is celebrated and imagination is taken seriously. As an educator, she is passionate about mentoring young artists and helping students discover their own creative voice, encouraging them to embrace both experimentation and self-expression.

Resume

Lyndsay Autumn Phaneuf

Los Angeles, CA • Email: lyndsayphaneuf@gmail.com, lyndsay.phaneuf01@csulb.edu • twinklyndsay.com

​​Education

California State University, Long Beach — Single Subject Credential in Art (in progress)
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY — Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design

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Teaching & Art Education Experience

Fieldwork Student, Luther Burbank Middle School, Highland Park (2024–2025)
Mentor Teacher: Dani Peña, Visual Arts

  1. Supported middle school art instruction focused on creativity, sketching, printmaking, and classroom engagement.

  2. Assisted with setup, demonstrations, and student feedback on drawing and mixed-media projects.

  3. Observed diverse learning styles and practiced differentiated instruction strategies.

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Fieldwork Student, Millikan High School, Long Beach (2024–2025)
Mentor Teacher: Ingrid Palsgrove-Guntner, Fashion & Visual Arts

  1. Participated in fashion design and visual arts instruction.

  2. Assisted students with pattern-making, illustration, and portfolio preparation.

Private Nanny & Mentor (Creative Focus), Los Angeles, CA

  1. Designed and led art-based enrichment activities for neurodiverse and gifted students ages 8–16.

  2. Fostered creative confidence and mindfulness through art, journaling, and storytelling.

 

Art Educator / Mentor (Independent Workshops)

  1. Facilitated art sessions combining drawing, collage, and soft-sculpture projects.

  2. Encouraged personal expression and art appreciation through student-centered activities.

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Professional Art & Design Background

Head of Design – Outerwear, Pam & Gela, Los Angeles, CA

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  1. Directed design and development of the women’s outerwear division, including fur and luxury fabric programs.

  2. Managed a creative team, overseeing concept through production while maintaining brand voice.

  3. Collaborated closely with patternmakers, factories, and leadership to meet seasonal deadlines and budgets.​​

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Senior Designer – Women’s Knits, Converse, NYC

  1. Led the women’s knitwear category for nine years, from concept through final global production.

  2. Managed a design team and coordinated across international offices to maintain brand cohesion.

  3. Designed women’s lifestyle apparel and oversaw collaborative capsule collections.

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​Fashion Advisor, Vivienne Westwood, NYC (2001–2004)

  1. Created window displays and in-store installations for seasonal collections.

  2. Built long-term client relationships through personalized styling and product expertise.

 

Display Artist, Henri Bendel, NYC (2002–2003)

  1. Collaborated on iconic holiday window displays featured in The New York Times holiday guide.

 

Artist & Founder, The Hissyfits & The Misfits

  1. Creator of character-based soft-sculpture series exploring comfort, identity, and play.

  2. Exhibited in multiple Los Angeles group shows, including:

    • Wonder Pets 7 – Leanna Lin’s Wonderland (Eagle Rock, 2025)

    • Soapbox Station – DTLA Arts District (2025)

    • Art on Tap – Long Beach (2025)

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Certifications & Clearances

  1. CPR Certified

  2. Negative TB Test 

  3. Certificate of Clearance (CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing)

  4. CSet Approved

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Skills

• Art Education
• Lesson Planning
• Student Mentorship
• Fashion Design & Product Development

• Visual Merchandising
• Team Management
• Creative Direction

• Digital Illustration (Adobe, Procreate, Canva)

• Classroom Technology Integration (Google Classroom, Kahoot, Camtasia)

Cover Letter

Dear Hiring Committee,

My name is Lyndsay Autumn Phaneuf, and I am applying for an Art Education position because I believe deeply in the transformative power of creativity. As both an artist and educator, I have spent my career helping young people develop confidence, curiosity, and expressive freedom through the visual arts. My background spans fashion design, soft sculpture, gallery work, and years of experience mentoring and nannying children—including neurodivergent and twice-exceptional students. These experiences have shaped a teaching philosophy grounded in empathy, structure, and joyful exploration.

I create art that tells stories, and I teach with that same mindset. My classroom blends hands-on making, artist studies across diverse cultures, and structured routines that support all learning styles. I incorporate multiple means of representation and scaffolded demonstrations to ensure students feel supported at every stage of their creative process. Most importantly, I strive to build a classroom community where students feel safe taking risks, expressing themselves, and discovering their individual artistic voices.

I am excited about the opportunity to bring my passion for arts education, my dedication to student-centered learning, and my professional creative experience to your school community. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the possibility of contributing to a program that values imagination, inclusivity, and growth.

Warmly,
Lyndsay Autumn Phaneuf

College Art Courses

  • Child Development & Learning

  • Collaborative Partnerships Sec

  • Intro to Teaching - Art

  • HSC - Secondary Teachers

  • Materials & Methods for K-12

  • Digital Technology in Education

  • U.S. Secondary Schools

  • Curric Instruction Assess

  • Affirm Env

  • Rmgt/Wrt Secondary Schis HUM

  • Curriculum & Methods in Teaching Art

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