About
Hey! I’m Gretchen Klens.
I create art that portrays the interconnectedness of all beings and elements on Earth. When I’m not making art, I’m probably backcountry skiing, mountain biking, trail running, or enjoying a cup of herbal tea with my girlfriends. I also do communications, graphic design, website design, and marketing for two awesome organizations: Adventure East and the Alliance for the Mystic River Watershed.
I currently live, create, and play on the lands of the Tunxis people in Collinsville, Connecticut, a lil river town among hills of mountain laurels, sugar maples, and black bears.
I deeply love this beautiful, magical planet we live on, and my art is infused with that love. I hope it ripples far and wide.
mission
My mission is to create in ways that inspire people to feel the beauty of our cosmic ecosystem.
Education
Bowdoin College, Earth and Oceanographic Science
Certifications
Wilderness First Aid, American Avalanche Institute Pro1, CPR, ACA Level II Kayak Guide, Outdoor First Care, NSP Mountain Host
Professional Experience
Creative Content and Communications— Adventure East, 2024- present
Paddling, Biking, Hiking, Backcountry Skiing, and Caving Guide — Adventure East, 2024-2025
Guide and Instructor— Outside Perspectives, 2024-2025
Photographer— Ski Sundown, 2024
Cave Guide, USFS Thorne Bay, AK, 2022
College Education in Printmaking, Artist’s Bookmaking, Graphic Design, and Photography
Email me at gretchen@spiritualknucklehead.com and
follow me on instagram @ spiritual.knucklehead to connect!
with sooooo much gratitude,
Gretchen