Hi,
I'm Gretchen!
Art is my passion. A world without art would be a boring life. Since I was young I've been illustrating and paying attention to detail. I was admitted into art shows, took Saturday art classes, and was a member of art clubs. I consider myself lucky to make a career out of my passion!
I studied at Ball State University with a major in Visual Communications and a minor in Graphic Arts Technology. One thing I learned about myself in college that remains true to this day, is that I tend to be a perfectionist when it comes to the quality and effort that I place into my work. The time I have now spent working in the field has taught me how to give my all to a project while meeting deadlines. Continuous growth and improvement within my career and skillset are two things I value deeply.
As I have matured my interests in the arts have broadened, which has helped me expand my creativity and sense of aesthetics. My goal is to continue creating meaningful art with a quality to match. My style is simplistic yet effective. Someday I want to travel the world and expose myself to different cultures and see their visual world to gain more inspiration and knowledge.
skills in the making
Adobe Indesign
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Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe Photoshop
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CorelDRAW​
MailChimp​
Skills
Adaptability to new roles
Attention to detail
Collaboration
Critical thinking
Data analysis
Interpersonal Communication
Organized
Social Media
Transferrable Skills
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Fine Art
Painting: oil, acrylic, watercolor
Drawing: charcoal, ink, pencil, markers, pastel
Printmaking: intaglio, lithography, flexography, serigraphy, Hamada printing presses, screenprinting, cutting, binding and finishing processes, digital imaging
Ceramics: handbuilding and throwing
Photography : black and white film
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Performing Arts
Colorguard, Winterguard, Choreography

You can dream, create, design and build the most wonderful place in the world, but it requires people to make a dream a reality.​
- Walt Disney
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kid at heart
I try to not take life so seriously. There is so much to be grateful for and I try to pay attention to all the details happening around me. For instance, if you see me on the street I will most likely be drinking a Starbucks and looking all around with my sunglasses on (my green eyes are so sensitive to the sun!) I love to stop and take pictures of friends, nature, buildings, and of course the basic photo-ops whenever I can. You never know when inspiration will hit you!
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Here's a fun fact about me: I used to work at Walt Disney World! I worked for the Disney College Program right after I graduated college. Let me tell you, I loved every minute of living at the "Happiest Place on Earth". It forced my introverted-self to become more extroverted, allowing me to open up with my communication skills as well as my willingness to say "Yes", which lead to more opportunities.
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Since I am a kid at heart, I have a bubbly personality in the workplace. I take pride in my work and the business I work with. I always am willing to learn and expand my knowledge. I am hoping to learn more about coding soon so I can help with web design more often!
