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About Gabriella

A portrait of myself, Gabriella, earing a plaid dark-green and black shirt.

Born and raised in San Antonio, I am a Texan through and through. I am truly proud of my home state and sincerely grateful for the hospitality it evokes. 

 

Recently graduating this Spring, it isn’t surprising that I pursued a Bachelor of Science Degree in Visualization at Texas A&M University in College Station. For as long as I can remember, my passion has always been in art. From drawing and coloring to ink work and painting — happiness began with paper and pencils!

 

I have sought to bring eye-catching deliverables to varying recreational activities in the community, from concerts to fundraisers and races. I love seeing people come together for a common interest. With each passing year, I aim to create memorable, lasting graphics that capture the audience for decades.

a stage with sponsor banners along the fenceline, vertical banners on either side of the stage, a horizontal banner on the very top and a patterned banner serving as the back wall of the stage. Each visual element being one I helped creatively during my internship.

Valero

2023 SUmmer internship

I was fortunate to have the opportunity to work for Valero as their summer graphic design intern. 

It was through this experience I had the opportunity to explore a variety of projects and dive deeper into the Adobe Creative Suite, Print-On-Demand applications, and understand what it means to represent Valero.

More specifically, I had the chance to work with a senior graphic designer, Bobbie LaCombe, on the annual United Way BBQ Showdown event in Ardmore, OK.

Sportsman's Connection

2023 Spring internship

To welcome my new year, I started as a Graphic Design Intern with Sportsman's Connection, a company that has been mapping the outdoors for over 40 years.

I had the chance to grow right along the company as they were barely a year into their new product line, laser-engraved wooden lake maps. More specifically, I worked heavily in Adobe Illustrator, DropBox, and Google Sheets to contribute to their ever-growing demand and small, but driven, family of designers located in San Marcos, TX.

Me, Gabriella, holding one of our larger lake map sizes, showcasing Lake Travis in Texas, against a black brick wall.
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