Rachel Granell
Illustrative & Multimedia Storytelling
Hi! I'm Rachel Granell, an graphic designer and illustrator. Through a multidisciplinary blend of storytelling techniques, I balance the handcrafted character of traditional art with the versatility of digital media.
My work brings the organic forms of nature into layered and engaging narratives, embracing the intricate design of the world around us.
WATERCOLOR
PHOTOGRAPHY
INK DRAWINGS
PRINTMAKING
ADOBE SUITE
PROCREATE
FIGMA
Experience & Recognition
Student Exhibition at First Friday Event | Mainframe Studios, Des Moines
May, 2025
Selected as one of six Iowa State students for Mainframe Studio's "First Friday" event for the month of May. Two pieces selected to display in exhibit space in Des Moines, Iowa.
Graphic Design Intern | Cornerstone Church of Ames
May 2024 - May 2025
Designed graphics to communicate information for Sunday services, community outreach, church events, and a variety of ministries including the college ministry The Salt Company.
Bachelors of Fine Arts | Iowa State University
August 2021 - May 2025
Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the College of Design at Iowa State University
Graphic Artist Intern, Community Member | ECOS (Emerging Creatives of Science)
January 2024 - July 2024