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Gretchen Yost Lally - Artist

Gretchen Lally can’t remember a time in my life when she wasn’t fascinated by the history and techniques of art. The local artist and teacher from Waterford, CT., is professionally trained in a variety of mediums and techniques, and has been teaching art for the past decade.

Gretchen earned a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts from the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University, where she studied illustration. She chose the major because it allows you to tell stories through artwork and also because of illustration’s diversity. Gretchen says it is used in a variety of ways such as advertising, games and books. She also says it’s the most common form of art that is often overlooked.


After graduating from college, Gretchen realized her passion for teaching and completed the State’s Alternate Route to Certification Program for art. Since 2011, she has been a member of the Mystic Museum of Art’s faculty. Her lessons have covered everything from oils and pastels, to sketching and batik. Gretchen’s students range in age from as young as one years old to those in their 70s.

Gretchen loves sharing her knowledge of techniques with others and helping them see art through her eyes. One of her most favorite parts about teaching is seeing her students’ amazement when they master a technique they initially thought was impossible. Gretchen is currently a teacher in the Waterford Public School district and Pre K - 12 Art Curriculum Leader for Waterford Schools.


As for her own art, you can find Gretchen often painting nature scenes or people in everyday scenarios, however she also enjoys sketching whimsical fantasy-like drawings.

Education 

1999 - 2003

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2003 - 2007

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Exhibitions 

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