Hello and thank you for visiting! Veni Harlan is a multidisciplinary creative who has enjoyed a varied and rewarding career as a graphic designer, photographer, art director, writer, educator, communications specialist, and environmental advocate.

 

Beyond her work in the field of graphic design, Veni co-founded Marsh Dog, an eco sustainable dog treat company; published Evangeline Reconsidered, a non-fiction study of the Acadian icon; exhibited works from her documentary project, The Art of Handmade Commercial Signage in Louisiana; art directed a multi-media installation for Barq's in the Southern Food and Beverage Museum, and contributed an article to 64 Parishes magazine, Orangine. The Creole Creation Behind Barq's. ​​A

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Harlan completed an MFA in graphic design from Louisiana State University and a Fellowship in environmental communication from Loyola University New Orleans and maintains an endless curiosity in regional history, culture, and the natural world. Veni's Gulf Coast roots have often inspired her work which has been recognized in the fields of graphic design, conservation, and photography. 

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Veni currently designs, writes, and photographs for clients while continuing work on personal projects. She contributes time to a number of charitable causes and champions initiatives that support breast cancer awareness, responsible pet ownership, entrepreneurship, and environmental education. She resides in historic Baton Rouge, Louisiana with her Borzoi.

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Photo of Veni in her studio by John Ballance