Amy Gapinski
My passion is art. Plain and simple.
There is nothing more gratifying to me, than to see my work come to life. Seeing the final piece making others happy.
I am truely grateful that I have the opportunity to bring art to the Lake Country, and beyond. I am grateful to my clients, friends, and my family for their constant assurance that I am doing something good. Grateful to God for the talent He has given me, and the courage to use it purposefully.
My Mission is Happiness...Yours and Mine
Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce Member since 2005. Amy has produced various collateral pieces for marketing, such as brochures, monthly newsletters and placemats for the Chamber’s monthly breakfast meetings.
St. Jerome Catholic Church
Youth Ministry Council Member Amy is one of the originating parents developing this much needed ministry for our church in 2009. The SJYM cross logo, created by Amy, has given the program a visual that is recognized by all parish members.
Christ Renews His Parish – Women’s Group Amy has not only attended this program, but has provided graphics and hand-drawn illustration work for the continuation of CRHP at St. Jerome.
School and Church Endowment Dinner and Auction This is an annual event to raise funds for scholarships, and school/church finances. Amy has provided marketing pieces for several of these events, keeping with the theme the planning/decorating committee has planned for the event.
...various other misc. graphics gladly provided
Oconomowoc Public Education Foundation (OPEF) Amy has created various publications and provided multiple design pieces for this non-profit organization to help generate grant money for furthering the education of Oconomowoc Schools.
OPEF’s “Haunted High” was a huge marketing campaign that combined digitally printed posters (designed by Amy), and online marketing including websites and facebook. All incorporate the logo identity we set in the very beginning.
Park Lawn Elementary School Yearbook Committee From 2004 to 2009, Amy collected photos and information and produced the school yearbooks. She created themes, backgrounds, held an all school "cover art" contest and incorporated the designs into that year's book. She worked in direct contact with two different year book companies hired by the school district to publish the books. This was all done as volunteer work for the school.
Downtown Oconomowoc Art Faire Artist
Imagination Station, Oconomowoc Wisconsin Murial Artist: June 2009 - Community-wide volunteer effort to build a playground in Oconomowoc that benefits children of all abilities.
Elliot's End Duchenne Decathlon September 2009. Amy's identity designs included logo, posters, flyers, banners, and t-shirts. The design work was donated to help raise funds and awareness for Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy.