About Me... Karin Colleen Nicolette Wrzesinski
My passion for artistic creativity is life long. I grew up in an eclectic family of teachers, computer programmers and graphic designers. During visits with my maternal grandmother, who lived just up the street, we would often sit together and draw. While working on family genealogy, we discovered pen and ink drawings and pencil sketches from my fraternal great grandmother. Artistic creativity is in my genes.
I have had a computer since age 9. My first published work was a tee shirt logo, while in 5th grade at Sauk Trail School in Middleton, Wisconsin.
From a keen interest in gardening to hikes in the country, nature refreshes my spirit and provides inspiration for the whimsical subjects in my illustrations. Though a data base administrator by profession, my brother makes a hobby of letterpress printing. Together we printed a folio of my illustrations using a hand letterpress dating from the early 1900's. A sketchbook is still my constant companion.
Doing prepress work while in high school for Big Toe Soccer on their catalog images was a springboard to my professional career. Through college and into the workplace, I continue to hone my skills in graphic design, web programming and as an artist. I was proud to be asked to design the logo for the Middleton Outreach Ministry (MOM), which operates a community food pantry and provides resources to those in need. My interest in plants was an asset in designing the logo for the Midwest Summer Meeting of the American Hemerocallis Society, which I incorporated in marketing buttons, use in print publications and on the web. I am passionate about what I do. I love learning. I draw inspiration from meeting people in my field and sharing experiences. From illustration to graphic design and web programming, I enjoy connecting diverse elements in new ways.
My interests are diverse. I enjoy hiking, bird watching, writing in my journal, exploring technology, following current events, listening to music, savoring the flavor of good food and science fiction. I especially like the old campy episodes of the original Star Trek, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Dr. Who. An evening around a crackling fire with friends speaks volumes.
These are all facets about me and who I am, Karin Colleen Nicolette Wrzesinski.