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Genna Blackburn

Genna Blackburn. Based in Detroit, MI, US.

  • 226 awards won
  • 1195 comments made
  • 11235 votes cast

Awards

  • winner 15
  • editor pick 211

About Genna Blackburn

I'm a graphic designer and illustrator in Detroit, Michigan. I love designing art prints and stationery and am excited to be a part of Minted!

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marcia biasiello on Aug 25 2020
marcia biasiello
  • Minted Jun 23, 2016

I posted many faces too.

Summer Winkelman on Mar 18 2020
Summer Winkelman
  • Minted Jul 3, 2015

Hi Genna, Thanks so much for the like and way to go to change your last name! I remember from Camp Minted you were debating! :) All the best, Summer

Erin L. Wilson on Oct 02 2019
Erin L. Wilson
  • Minted Mar 27, 2014

So in love with your animal illustrations for valentine's! And then I saw your non-photo holiday ones! LOVE. Just love your style.

Creo Study on Jun 15 2019
Creo Study
  • Minted Jul 13, 2015

I just LOVE your cute animal designs in the non photo holiday card challenge! So fun

Angela Garrick on May 23 2019
Angela Garrick
  • Minted Jun 28, 2015

Loving your bold unique entries in baby shower Genna!

Creo Study on May 22 2019
Creo Study
  • Minted Jul 13, 2015

Such stunning entries!!! And that color palette

Erin L. Wilson on Apr 13 2019
Erin L. Wilson
  • Minted Mar 27, 2014

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment on my design! I actually noticed the exact same thing the other day and am already working on a fix! Thanks!

Jennifer Holbrook on Apr 12 2019
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Genna, thanks so much for your great feedback today! All the best.

Christie Garcia on Apr 12 2019
Christie Garcia
  • Minted Nov 23, 2013

Thanks for all your feedback this morning! Super grateful for it, especially from a seasoned Mintie like you ;-)

Kristal Nicole on Mar 21 2019
Kristal Nicole
  • Minted Mar 15, 2019

Genna, thank you so much for your feedback. Spelling is kinda important, lol. You have beautiful work!

Sara Shashani on Dec 07 2018
Sara Shashani
  • Minted Apr 9, 2014

Hi Genna, thank you for showing your love and support on 'Pink Summer Haze.' It means so much! Great work on your cards (and cute kids!) Happy Holidays

Mary Ann Glynn-Tusa on Oct 03 2018
Mary Ann Glynn-Tusa
  • Minted Dec 14, 2011

Genna, Thanks for the like on my Anchors Away watercolor. Its always great to get positive feedback from the talented artists at Minted. I love your beautiful artwork, best of luck in the challenge! ;- )

Jenny Partrite on Oct 02 2018
Jenny Partrite
  • Minted Aug 19, 2014

Hi, Gonna! Thank you for the like on "Vast Valley". Your work is amazing, love it. Best of luck in this fun challenge. ox Jenny

Nikita Jariwala on Oct 02 2018
Nikita Jariwala
  • Minted Oct 19, 2017

Thank you so much for liking my submission. It means a lot!! Your work is beautiful. All the best - Nikita

Michele Norris on Oct 02 2018
Michele Norris
  • Minted Mar 12, 2018

Hi Genna, Thank you so much for the like on my "Red Flowers in Grey Vase" submission! All the best - Michele

Paper Raven Co. on Jun 22 2017
Paper Raven Co.
  • Minted Jan 25, 2014

Hi Genna, Thanks so much for all of your sweet comments on my designs! It means a lot coming from you - I admire your work so much! :) Best of luck, your entries are gorgeous!!

Cass Loh on Jun 22 2017
Cass Loh
  • Minted Apr 8, 2014

Hi Genna, thank you so much for the nice comment on my 'christmas robin', i love all your holiday entries especially your 'Winterberry' and 'Of great joy', so pretty!!

Erin L. Wilson on Jun 21 2017
Erin L. Wilson
  • Minted Mar 27, 2014

Genna, I'm obsessed with all your holiday entries this year!! They're amazing!

Eric Clegg on Dec 01 2016
Eric Clegg
  • Minted May 4, 2014

Thanks Genna. Congrats to you too. I'm a fan of your work!

2birdstone on Nov 03 2016
2birdstone
  • Minted Dec 28, 2008

I just have to tell you how awesome I think your designs are this challenge. You are KILLING IT with the modern aesthetic. I have major design envy right now, I hope you win BIG!

Bethania Lima on Sep 07 2016
Bethania Lima
  • Minted Jun 24, 2012

Hi Genna. Thank you very much for the like on "Minimalist Tribal". Good luck in the Wrap it Up challenge too!

frau brandt on Jun 18 2016
frau brandt
  • Minted Sep 19, 2015

Thank you, Genna, for your like on my photograph "peaceful fog". Great to discover you on minted. Beautiful work and it encourages me to keep on working on my designs.

curiouszhi on May 28 2016
curiouszhi
  • Minted Dec 17, 2013

Hi Genna, thank you for the like and comment on my Birds Botanical Peace design! You have such lovely work so it's very encouraging that you like mine! :)

Debb W on May 09 2016
Debb W
  • Minted Jul 14, 2011

Hi Genna, Just saw Julep, Congrats on your Seasonal Baby Shower Award for Snowfall!

Debb W on Apr 02 2016
Debb W
  • Minted Jul 14, 2011

Hi Genna, Looking at the photo provided by minted, I see it clearly does have that black on it. Thanks for taking the time to clue me in (insert embarrassed emoji here)! Best of luck in the holiday Challenges! : )

Susan Moyal on Mar 29 2016
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Genna thank you very much for the like, can't wait to see what amazing design you come up with:)

chocomocacino on Mar 07 2016
chocomocacino
  • Minted Feb 23, 2010

Thank you Genna, congrats on your picks as well!

silverscreen studio on Jan 19 2016
silverscreen studio
  • Minted Feb 24, 2014

Thanks for the "likes" Genna--live all of your entries, you are a typography genius! ;)

Lori Wemple on Feb 15 2015
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

Aw thank you so much for your sweet comment. I have to tell you how much I enjoy sseibg all the fabulous work you are doing with your Detroit Card Co - it is amazing!!!!! Love every card! xx

Neeta Sawhney on Feb 05 2015
Neeta Sawhney
  • Minted Dec 4, 2011

lotus love all the best in voting

Lori James on Jan 12 2015
Lori James
  • Minted May 6, 2008

Awww, thanks so much!! :)

Lori James on Jan 12 2015
Lori James
  • Minted May 6, 2008

Hi Genna! Thanks so much for voting on my poll!! Your feedback was super helpful!! Love your work, btw!! :)

Dawn Jasper on Jan 12 2015
Dawn Jasper
  • Minted Jan 16, 2010

phew made that edit just in time! Thanks SO much for that catch Genna :) I knew I should have done a spell check lol. Designing on no sleep is so hazardous for my spelling.

Sea and Sky on Jan 04 2015
Sea and Sky
  • Minted May 15, 2014

Hi Genna, Thanks for the likes on my photographs:)

Chris Griffith on Nov 30 2014
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Genna I changed it up a bit and think your feedback was spot on. Check it out if you get a chance. Thanks again. http://www.minted.com/design-rating/267993

Chris Griffith on Nov 30 2014
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Great tips Genna. I have been wrestling with the placement and will incorporate your ideas. Thank you so much!

Keen Peachy on Oct 20 2014
Keen Peachy
  • Minted Feb 28, 2013

Thanks, Genna!! :)

Ramoncita on Oct 08 2014
Ramoncita
  • Minted Apr 10, 2011

Hi Genna! Thank you very much for telling me. I didn't know I won an special prize award. Thank you so much again!

AlisonJerry on Sep 02 2014
AlisonJerry
  • Minted Jun 1, 2014

Thanks so much for "liking" my new work! Many thanks to you, Alison

Naomi Ernest on Aug 31 2014
Naomi Ernest
  • Minted Dec 31, 2011

Thanks for the kind words, Genna! I keep working on these abstract photography pieces, and I never know if I'm going to be the only one who likes them! :)

Phrosné Barwood on May 27 2014
Phrosné Barwood
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

Thanks so much for your awesome support with my holiday entries, Genna. I truly appreciate it. All the best to you!

Snow and Ivy on May 27 2014
Snow and Ivy
  • Minted Mar 7, 2010

Thanks so much for your super sweet comments on my holiday submissions!!!!! I am really excited about your designs this year as well - you're so darn talented!! Good luck!!

Keen Peachy on Mar 01 2014
Keen Peachy
  • Minted Feb 28, 2013

Genna, I just wanted to say how much I love your Apertures No. 2 print! It's as wonderful as your first one!

Phrosné Barwood on Feb 08 2014
Phrosné Barwood
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

Oh Genna, that is such lovely thing to say. Cant believe someone would say that about my stuff!!

Lori Wemple on Oct 07 2013
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

I'm super jealous of your adorable yeti! :)

Malena Southworth on Jul 11 2013
Malena Southworth
  • Minted Oct 20, 2012

Thank you so much Genna! LOVE your designs! Congrats on the West Elm win!!

Snow and Ivy on Jun 17 2013
Snow and Ivy
  • Minted Mar 7, 2010

of course Genna! Your submissions for the holiday challenge are so awesome - especially the Yeti design :) I hope you win big - good luck!!!

Lori Wemple on May 25 2013
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

Thank you for the sweet comments Genna. Super congrats on your West Elm win - I LOVE your aperture print, and love love love your style! :)

Luckybug Designs on May 21 2013
Luckybug Designs
  • Minted Dec 9, 2010

Thanks for the nice comment, Genna! And congrats on your West Elm challenge win:)

Sarah Curry on May 21 2013
Sarah Curry
  • Minted Oct 12, 2011

Thank you for the sweet comments, Genna! You have no reason to be frustrated! Your yetis are the cutest! ;)

Ramoncita on May 19 2013
Ramoncita
  • Minted Apr 10, 2011

Genna,thanks so much for correcting my word for "happy", "happiness" is the right one to use. :)

Amber Barkley on May 19 2013
Amber Barkley
  • Minted Dec 8, 2010

Thanks for all of the sweet comments, Genna! They made my day! :)

Cindy Jost on May 19 2013
Cindy Jost
  • Minted Mar 29, 2013

Thank you Genna for your input, it is very much appreciated and the change clearly makes me feel good about the look. And congrats on your win!

Snow and Ivy on May 16 2013
Snow and Ivy
  • Minted Mar 7, 2010

ahhhh genna!!!!!! I am SO excited for you!!! Congrats! May this be the first of many, many wins to come :)

Oma N. Ramkhelawan on May 16 2013
Oma N. Ramkhelawan
  • Minted Mar 26, 2011

Congrats on your win Genna. Absolutely a lovely design!

Carol Fazio on Mar 20 2013
Carol Fazio
  • Minted Jun 23, 2011

hi genna, thanks so much for your thoughtful comments on my jane's cake design! I appreciate the nudges more than you could know! good luck with your submissions and welcome to minted! nice to have you here!