About me
Peace, love, Schnitzel.
Here’s the scoop
Carolyn Adkins is a graphic designer, illustrator and screen printer based out of Milwaukee, WI. She’s been creating art since she was able to hold a crayon, and has kept a playful energy and imaginative mind that feeds her creativity. With extensive marketing agency and corporate design experience, Carolyn has nurtured a well-rounded marketing & design career over the past 15 years and is proud to offer full agency design services. In 2022, she started her art & design business, Schnitzel Bear Studios, shortly after realizing her passion for screen printed gig posters.
As a live music lover, Carolyn loves creating meaningful music industry art that connects the music experience with the audience, band, location, or season. Vibrant colors, thoughtful typography and strong compositions can be seen in her work, and she loves to explore various styles and try new things.
Why the name Schnitzel Bear?
Allow me to explain: after promoting and sharing my work as “Carolyn Adkins Art & Design” for over a decade, I decided a more creative and personal rebranding was in order – playful, with heart, and uniquely me.
In 2021, I lost not one, but two precious canine fur babies. First, Mika Schnitzel, my very best friend of 14 years, passed in January, and although it was absolutely crushing to lose her, it was her time. Two months later, in March I brought home Greta Bear, and we began a new adventure together. Tragically, she passed away from a rare condition at just over five months of age. This was a devastating loss that I couldn’t have possibly anticipated and was unprepared to handle. Without my creative outlets, friends, family, and eventually my new pup, Lucy, I wouldn’t have been able to persevere and begin the healing process.
Schnitzel Bear is a tribute to my babies who have now crossed the rainbow bridge. My logo draws inspiration from their pointy German Shepherd ears, so I’ll remember them always.
Rest in peace, Schnitz and Greta.
