Kelsey Green (Class of 2026)
Blogger Role: Alumni Stories
Major(s): Graphic Design
Minor (s): Illustration
Clubs: CMYKlub, WhereCreativityWorks.com, TheWoodWord.org
I chose Marywood because I originally came to Marywood for Interior Architecture. Marywood was the only school in PA that offered Interior Architecture as its own major. After two years, however, I found myself frustrated with that program and discovered that I needed something more creative and more art-forward with structure. I planned on minoring in graphic design so I took a class. I instantly fell in love with the program, and Marywood became a place I really liked, so I made the switch.
I am majoring in Art because I have always liked art. School work kind of came easy to me, but art was a challenge, and I love challenges. I watched one Bob Ross video and decided that this is something I wanted to do. Before my grandfather died, he told me he thought I should become a graphic designer. For 6 years I didn’t think that this was my path, but as it turns out, he was right.
When I’m not in class I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. If I am not with them I am likely at work or at a concert. You will not be able to contact me Sundays during foot ball season, GO BIRDS!
So far, my favorite art class at Marywood was…I think this is a tie between Sue Jenkins’s Digital Design class and Steven Bower’s General Illustration class. Sue’s class was why I changed my major, it opened this bright door of possibilities and skills I did not know I had. The way Sue teaches just makes me want to do homework. She makes me want to learn and expand my knowledge instead of just going through the motions. Steven is just incredible. His crits have taught me so much in a short period of time. He helped me grow as an artist and has helped me believe in my work and have confidence.
The coolest thing I’ve done at Marywood so far is that I have been working in the marketing department under Carrie Bowen Toomey as a work study. Through this job I have had amazing experiences in graphic design. I have had the opportunity to make billboards, the graduation booklet cover, and even the law office logo.
When I graduate I want to continue to learn and grow as a designer. I want to work in as many places that I can before opening my own freelance design company. I think one day I may want to become a teacher and pass on my knowledge to people who are just like me.
I’d recommend the Art program at Marywood University because the Marywood Art is a program full of unique people who all support each other. The professors are all so dedicated to art and education. All of them have actual experience in the field and that is not common for many professors now a days. The students are so talented and its such an amazing experience to be a part of. We are weird, but we make each other feel normal and I think that’s a pretty cool thing.