Gini Crepps – Artist Spotlight

Who are you and what do you do?

Hello to all! I’m Gini Crepps, graphic designer and 2-D multi-media artist. The best way to describe what I do and love is the “art of color and texture”!

Why do you do what you do?

I’ve always had an emotional response to color and texture. I feel it, see it, and now paint it. I find it’s not the “what” of the painting, but the “how”…I think that is why multimedia, in all its varied forms, has become so much a part of my creative journey.

What themes do you pursue?

Subject matter and design are so subjective – it’s hard to have a “set” list…but I do love florals, landscapes, and impressionistic abstracts…anything full of color and texture!

Describe a real life situation that inspired you.

I was actually at a golf clinic that was concentrated more about your mind-set than swing…but I remember being on the driving range and realizing that you didn’t have to be perfect in golf because you had a handicap, equalizing the field. I realized then, because of being a graphic designer and not “allowed” to make mistakes, that I carried that “being perfect” ideal into most everything…and that while in my heart I wanted to start painting (had not for over 25 years!) that the reason was I was scared of not being “perfect”.  Once I realized that, I came home and said for good or bad, I need to paint.  It’s scary putting yourself out there – but NO – You do not have to be “perfect” in art!

What jobs have you done other than being an artist?

I have been a graphic designer for more years than I care to admit! I have had many jobs designing logos, brochures, catalogs, magazine ads, point of purchase and public events marketing materials throughout the my career.

What are your hobbies?

Well of course – golf! (And no…I’m still not perfect!) I love to travel, read and garden.  I love being outside and near water.