BIO
Gil Ortiz
Hello and welcome to my website. Growing up in a small town in the mountains of Colorado was a big influence on my artistic mind and the people that I grew up around. My parents and partner have always encouraged me with my art and I am very thankful for their love and support. I also want to thank the rest of my family and friends too.
I have a background in Graphic Design and Fine Arts for around 35 years. I have always been a creative person and love to paint, draw or just create ideas on the computer. I also love to play guitar and cook.
If you are looking for artistic solutions or have any questions please send me an email and I will get back to you. Below you will find my skills, showings and education listed. Thanks again and have a great day!
Art background and experiences
Exhibits 2024:
Currently
All Members - Lawrence Art Guild
Landmark Bank
4621 W. 6th St
Lawrence, KS
April - June 28 2024
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Lawrence Visitor Center
Final Friday - May - June 2024
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Past Exhibits - 2023
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence Judicial Building
All Members - Lawrence Art Center
All Members - Cider Art Gallery
Crescent Moon Winery
S&S Artisian Coffee House
Lawrence Visitor Center
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Colorado Institute
of Art
Denver, CO
BFA in Visual Communications - which emphasizes on typography, branding, publication design, motion graphics, color theory, illustration, packaging design, digital design, painting and web graphics/design.
Graduated with honors.
Adams State College
Alamosa, CO
Music and Arts departments - Scholarship for trumpet, music theory, music composition and also took some art classes in painting.
I have received awards in art school and the places I have worked for throughout the years. Denver, CO, University of KS and the greater Kansas City area.
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I am well versed in Adobe Creative Suites, Quarkxpress, MS Office and other Adobe applications. Acrylics, Watercolors, and Freehand Illustration.