Gretchen Martin
Owner - Little Pearls Studio
artist/writer/actress/entrepreneur
Artist - MaximDouglas.net- Maxim Douglas (current)
Carve, sculpt and paint ceramic antique reproductions for high-end designers.
Field Correspondent - ATSN.tv - American Trigger Sports Network (current)
Field Correspondent for ATSN.tv interviewing Top Guns from the field at local, national and international rife, pistol and shotgun competitions where segments appear on ATSN.tv's "Trigger Sports LIVE!" weekly broadcast . Full coverage of events hosted by Gretchen are offered on DVD at the ATSN store.
Featured Guest - Designing Your Future - Skylink Television
Appearance on a half-hour television program highlighting the art and design industry from an insider’s viewpoint, featuring discussions with successful artists and designers.
Guest Host - Craft Lab - DIY Network series/HGTV
Appearance as a guest host on “Craft Lab,” a half-hour television program on the Do-It Yourself (DIY) Network, guiding a tutorial on how to work with cast resin and what is involved in making a resin-cast bobblehead.
Design and Editorial Director - Acting for Real - Lifestand, Inc.
Completed writing, editing and typography of text including insertion and editing of photographs for 309-page book entitled Acting for Real by Thom McFadden, an accomplished character actor and coach. Learned Thom McFadden’s philosophy to assist with writing material, researched self-publishing and selected self-publishing company for author’s manufacture and distribution of product under his own publishing company. Also assisted in creating marketing materials including press kits, endorsements, and e-books. Designed e-book covers, worked with other designers and oversaw development of website, contributing text and designs and approving overall. Located fulfillment center and coordinated payment processing and made book available on Amazon and other major resellers.
Artsbridge Scholar and Creative Drama Teacher, UCLA Artsbridge Program
UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television Artsbridge Scholar chosen to teach Creative Drama for 3rd and 4th grade students. Preparation included supervised instruction at UES, UCLA’s campus Elementary School. Program culminated in teaching unsupervised programs under the scholarship in two different classrooms, 3rd and 4th grades, at Westwood Charter Elementary School.
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Theater, Film & Television
Bachelor of Arts
Latest Articles
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Easy Craft Project - Make Your Own Garden Signs
Turn your nursery into a learning garden by identifying botanicals with these sweet, reusable placards made from recycled empty gift cards and chopsticks.
Aug 13, 2009
- Gretchen Martin
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Ex-Prisoner Job Opportunities and Career Leads
Ex-prisoners need to be creative and pro-active in today's economy when competing for jobs with unprecedented numbers of unemployed and often, more experienced workers.
Jun 25, 2009
- Gretchen Martin
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4th of July Patriotic Holiday Party Buffet Ideas
Be the hostess with the mostest and celebrate with festive and inspired ideas for your Independence Day, Memorial Day and Election Day gatherings.
Jun 9, 2009
- Gretchen Martin
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Update Your Garden Décor By Refreshing Planters
Complement your home design and keep your container garden energized by using easy paint ideas to revive old planters and modernize your style.
Jun 6, 2009
- Gretchen Martin
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4th of July Holiday Décor — Patriotic Hat Vase
Recycle your old plastic planters into patriotic vases for Independence and Memorial Day holidays with simple to create stars and stripes and red, white and blue flowers.
Jun 6, 2009
- Gretchen Martin
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4th of July Holiday Party Décor — Streamer Flag
Make your own star spangled door hanger for patriotic holidays including July 4th and Memorial Day, using affordable craft items you probably already have in your home.
Jun 6, 2009
- Gretchen Martin
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Statue of Liberty Crown Re-Opening July 4,2009
The federal government re-opens access to the Statue of Liberty crown on Independence Day for the first time since it's closure after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
May 10, 2009
- Gretchen Martin
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Where Beach Tar Comes From & How to Remove It
To get tar off of their skin, California beach-goers use commercial solvents, oils, pumice, and other products. The tar mainly comes from seeping offshore oil deposits.
May 8, 2009
- Gretchen Martin
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