I have been interested in art forever. My father's side of the family has a lot of artists in it and I’ve been surrounded by design and creativity my entire life. It’s something that gives me an outlet and lets me express myself every day. I connected with Gripsta and I was eager to learn and explore. I am now at Loyola University of New Orleans. Working over the summer with Gripsta allowed me to get a brief insight into the field that I want to work in and this was helpful because I realized that design and art are what I want to do for a career. I was drawn to their ideas because the product(s) and company were so fitting to the things I like to do. The culture of snowboarding, skating, and surfing is something that I would love to be a part of. My creative process and idea were so encouraged. They wanted my ideas as much as their own and I was really appreciative of their understanding of my designs and final work. The project came out amazing.  Instagram: @tate_bladon_art