A Fresh Bunch Artist Agency

We Are A Fresh Bunch

A Fresh Bunch is a women-led artist agency representing hand-picked female artists from around the world who design artwork for gift packaging, paper products, tableware, home accessories and decor, textiles and apparel. Our process allows you to focus on what you do best by minimizing the time spent searching for the right art for your products.

Table of Contents

The Story

Learn about the story behind A Fresh Bunch.

The Team

Meet our all-female powerhouse team.

The Work

Meet our clients, see our statistics, and understand the work we do.

Services

Learn about our unique process and how we like to work.

Our Artists

Our Story

Welcome to A Fresh Bunch, where creativity and business expertise unite to make your art dreams a reality. Our founder Jenny Morgan embarked on her creative and entrepreneurial journey at a young age. Gifted in drawing, and interior design, she even launched her first business - a custom ribbon barrette company - in middle school.

Following a four-year adventure in Japan during high school and college, Jenny returned to the US to work as a commercial underwriter at a global insurance company, which instilled in her the importance of understanding the unique needs of various businesses. Following her career in insurance, Jenny ran a wholesale stationery business where she discovered her true passion was in design rather than manufacturing and distribution. This led her to envision a company that would blend her strengths and passions: creativity, entrepreneurship, wanderlust, business expertise, and family. The result was A Fresh Bunch.

We let artists create, and you do what you do best.

Our mission at A Fresh Bunch is to concentrate on the strengths of our team, artists, and clients, creating outstanding art for esteemed creative brands. We can’t wait to bring some color into your world - together, let’s create something truly extraordinary.

The Team

Our team’s extensive and diverse professional backgrounds in design and business allows us to function differently and better. Our process fosters efficiency and flexibility, creating a harmonious and productive environment for all parties involved.

Established in 2010, A Fresh Bunch has been making magic for over a decade. Our core belief is that when our team, artists, and clients each focus on what they do best, it creates more time for the moments in life that truly matter. We bring a unique understanding and approach to each client and artist relationship, tailoring our services to meet specific needs and delivering outstanding results.

Founder & CEO

Past Life: Japanese major, Commercial Insurance Underwriter

“The best thing about AFB is the women in our Bunch and how we help each other achieve creative and financial goals while ‘doing life.’”

Assistant Art Director & Project Manager

Past Life: Art Director & Project Manager at Recycled Greetings

“My favorite part of any project is reviewing artwork from our talented team of designers and working together to get a piece just right.”

Sales Director

Past Life: IT Sales Manager

“I love working with such smart, creative, hard-working women. It fills me up to be in this community.”

Past Life: Tech Marketing and Communications Specialist

“I love the wonderful virtual community we’ve built up over the past decade, way before it became a necessity during pandemic times.”

Jenny Morgan

Jill Krueger

Cindy Elsman

Suzanne Day Project Manager

Women-led, creativity-driven

At A Fresh Bunch, our work speaks for itself, with over a decade of industry experience under our belts. We’re driven by creativity, both in our art and our approach to an ever-evolving industry. Our dedication and expertise have earned us the trust of creative clients on retail programs of all sizes.

From memorable collaborations to awe-inspiring designs, we take pride in our ability to adapt and thrive in this dynamic landscape.

The Numbers:

15 Female artists from the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe.

75.68k Monthly views on Pinterest

12,000,000 Gift Bags sold per annum on average

Trusted By:

7,000,000 Greeting & photo cards sold per annum on average

Services & Process

At A Fresh Bunch, we’re committed to delivering a professional yet approachable experience, customized to meet each client’s unique needs. Our process starts by understanding your business and art requirements, whether it’s a brief outline or a comprehensive description.

We’re dedicated to making your art dreams a reality, just the way you want it.

We value collaboration and eagerly work with you on projects of any size, from a single piece to an entire program. Our flexible approach allows you to be as involved as you’d like, from hands-on participation to trusting us with full art direction and merchandising. Our user-friendly, secure online platform streamlines the entire process, making it easy for you to review and select your favorite artwork anytime, anywhere.

With A Fresh Bunch, you can expect a seamless experience, tailored solutions, and exceptional art that aligns with your vision, all while enabling you to focus on your core business.

Discovery

A Fresh Bunch meets with the client to gain a comprehensive understanding of their business and specific needs.

Design

A Fresh Bunch’s talented artists work diligently to create captivating art tailored to your products.

Development

A Fresh Bunch meticulously crafts a creative brief designed to fit your unique requirements and vision.

Decision

Through our online platform, you have the opportunity to review the art and select the pieces that perfectly align with your products and brand identity.

The Artists

Meet A Fresh Bunch’s talent. Comprising 14 remarkable women from across the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe, our team brings together a wealth of experience, creativity, and unique perspectives. We prioritize artists who demonstrate exceptional skill, versatility, and an ability to adapt to the everevolving design landscape. As an agency, our strengths lie in our ability to cater to various client needs and create visually stunning artwork that aligns with their unique visions. With A Fresh Bunch, you can trust that our carefully curated team of artists will deliver exceptional results, elevating your brand and products through captivating design.

Petra Kern

I always love to draw especially with my grandpa who would sit with me for hours and draw for me whatever I wanted. I became a professional artist in 2010 when my second child was born. I mostly design stationery, and my favorite subjects is always nature - forest, wildlife, botanicals, mountains, seas, lakes. I really love my job.”

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Ljubljana, Slovenia Nature

Jess Gunderson

As a kid I always wanted to be an artist! I took every elective art class available in high school and then went to college for graphic design. I have a BFA in graphic design and worked at a small stationery and greeting card company. Through freelance work I have created spot illustrations, custom hand lettering, wedding invitations, greeting card designs, menu designs, and custom fonts. Being an artist is what I’m meant to do, and was what I planned to be for as long as I can remember. I’m so grateful to have a job I love so much!”

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Minneapolis, Minnesota Hand Lettering, Character Design Photo Cards & Gifts

Donna Brady

I drew before I learned to write. My mother and grandmother were both crafters who provided me with endless inspiration (and supplies!). Upon graduation from college, I was hired by a small advertising group and designed product packaging and point of purchase displays for candy, stationery products, and beauty supplies. I can’t imagine my life without being able to visualize and create cheerful, cheeky artwork. I hope that ability lasts as long as I do!”

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Saint Charles, Illinois

Baby Related Projects, Cute Things

Rebecca Durflinger

I loved creating artworks from a young age, as young as I can remember. I loved creating and even studying intricate illustrations in my picture books. I worked as an in-house graphic designer for a packaging corporation for 12 years, creating artwork for boxes, folding cartons, displays and so on. In addition, I’ve always enjoyed my freelance design business, which I started right out of college in conjunction with my “day job”. I love dreaming up design details for clients, whether it’s a grommet punched hang tag, a die-cut business card, or even patterned packaging tape, I am enjoying the creativity process and making people happier.”

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Idaho Botanicals, Lettering & Patterns

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Photo Cards & Gifts

Vanessa Raidy

Suprisingly, it wasn’t until I was almost done with a BA in Liberal Arts that I discovered there was a whole world of art needed for product and surface design. I went back to school to pursue Graphic Design, took my first course, which happened to be Adobe Illustrator, and the rest is history. I’ve been illustrating in one way or another ever since. I love product! I love to take an idea and arrive at a fun & joyful solution. I consider myself a commercial artist and think about the final product when designing. I will never get tired of finding an item with my design on the shelves at retailers and seeing the finished product.”

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St. Paul, Minnesota Bright Color Palettes, Celebrations

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Photo Cards & Gifts

Jamie Schultz

I spent a lot of time in my grandparent’s flower shop growing up so my creative journey started early on! My creative outlets as a child included sewing, floral arranging, baking, and paper crafts. I’m a former high school teacher, turned professional photographer, and now work full-time as a graphic designer. I own and operate Jamie Schultz Designs which is an online template store for professional photographers. It brings me great joy knowing some of the art we make lands in the hands of consumers who use the finished products to create special moments and memories for their loved ones.”

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Hudson, Wisconsin Christmas Treats, Flowers, Botanicals

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Photo Cards & Gifts

Annie Smith

As a child I did a lot of coloring and crafts. I got serious about being an artist in high school when I realized I wanted to go to art school and study graphic design. I took as many art classes as I could at high school and on weekends until I went to Tyler School of Art for my degree.I designed Hallmark Cards in KC, MO for 9 years, and personal stationery and wedding invitation designer in London, UK for 3 years.”

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Kibworth Beauchamp, Leicestershire, UK

Winter florals & Greenery

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Photo Cards & Gifts

Erin German

I believe I inherited my creativity from my grandmother. She always had me engaged in fun creative crafts. When I doodled, it was often letters and words, so no surprise that I developed a love for hand lettering. The early part of my career was spent working in small studios in downtown Chicago as a graphic designer. The majority of the work was corporate oriented, and included branding, marketing materials, and packaging. Once my son was born, I became a freelance designer, where I added special occasion design to my repertoire, serving mostly clients in my local community. After 10 years of freelance, I pivoted to art licensing.”

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Glen Ellyn, Illinois Botanical & Floral

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Photo Cards & Gifts

Courtney Mayo

As a kid I always wanted to be an artist! I took every elective art class available in high school and then went to college for graphic design. I have a BFA in graphic design and worked at a small stationery and greeting card company. Through freelance work I have created spot illustrations, custom hand lettering, wedding invitations, greeting card designs, menu designs, and custom fonts. Being an artist is what I’m meant to do, and was what I planned to be for as long as I can remember. I’m so grateful to have a job I love so much!”

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The Woodlands, Texas Animals & cute characters, food, travel

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Photo Cards & Gifts

Laura Bolter

I started my career at Hallmark Cards in their Lettering Department. I created lettering and typography to complement others artists’ illustrations as well as creating my own original art and worked on all types of product from cards, to wrap, bags, stickers, mugs, party ware, books, and more. After leaving Hallmark when my daughters were born, I continued to freelance for a number of greeting card and social expression companies directly. I love technology—all things Mac/ Apple/iPad/ — total geek. I also enjoy punch needle, knitting, crocheting, and pyrography.”

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St. Louis, Missouri

Hand Lettering

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Dorthe Brandt

As soon as I could hold colored pencils I was sitting in some corner drawing. I studied graphic design and illustration in the 80’s in Germany and one year in San Francisco. I worked in graphic design for a long time, creating logos, brochures and printed material of all kinds, I taught art workshops for kids. I like exploring different techniques like ink and collage, if time permits.”

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Berlin, Germany

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Nature

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Photo Cards & Gifts

Rachel Swanson

I’ve always loved art and as a kid I would decorate my school folders and make greeting cards and Valentines. I started as a graphic designer and have experience with logo design, branding, advertising, and website design. I also ran an Etsy shop for several years selling custom baby wall art. I feel lucky every day when I get to sit down with a cup of coffee and draw something fun!”

Linda Briggs

Born in Scotland raised in the north of England, I was always drawing, a new packet of felt tips and some clean paper was the best present ever. My first job was a textile studio in New York painting florals for ladieswear. I’ve worked in textile design for over 20 years designing prints and patterns for bedding, kidswear, ladieswear, babywear, swimwear and essentials. I’ve worked for many major retailers, leading with factories, creating print ready, colour separated repeat patterns and placements. I love to be busy and work on a variety of projects and styles!”

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Leicester, United Kingdom

Characters & Patterns

Stephanie Russell

I can’t remember a time when I did not love a good art project. I start designing my own personal Christmas cards when I was in grade school and haven’t stopped since. I started my career as an in-house designer for Paper Source and Waste Not Paper. I designed gift wrap, greeting cards, and hundreds of rubber stamps – some of which are still sold in their stores and online! The work heavily seeps into my personal life! I love to create patterns in my design work. I hand painted a design on the walls in my dining room (hello Covid project!) and have also had patterns I designed printed on fabrics for use in my home.”

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Mechanicsville, VA Florals, Animals & Typography

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Photo Cards & Gifts