Wednesday, November 18, 2009

My Friend Gretchen






I have never talked about my friend Gretchen here. Gretchen is my oldest friend, not in age, but in years of being friends. Next summer will mark the twentieth anniversary of the start of our life long friendship! Gretchen is one of the most talented and most motivated women I know. I have been lucky to share many of my most memorable moments in life with this woman, as well as many years of plain old fun and friendship.

After attending middle school together for three years I invited Gretchen over to my house to make purses. We bonded over art, and still share that common bond to this day.

I am so proud of my friend Gretchen for what she is achieving in her career. Not only is she a wonderful artist, working in printmaking and paper making, but she also involved in teaching art to her community and the world.
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I am lucky to own quite a few pieces of Gretchen's artwork. I apologize for the poor quality of photos, they really aren't doing these pieces justice. Please visit Gretchen's website to see her new work.

Happy Birthday G!

4 comments:

Sarah said...

Yay! Gretchen! I love this post...she's doing some amazing stuff. Please tell her I said 'hi'.

Unknown said...

I remember the pursey days and all our fun together making art and friendships. love you and gretchie, Sarah

Gretchen Schermerhorn said...

Awww shucks......I'm blushing (and crying)big time!
love, g

Ashley said...

Aw, I didn't mean to make you cry. I love you, and hope you had a good Birthday!