Gretchen Scheidt is a painter and photographer based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where she lives with her husband, two children, and their three dogs. She also spends time in Fort Worth, Texas, where her family owns a historic home.

Scheidt holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communications with a minor in marketing. Her creative career has taken many forms, including graphic design, interior design, portrait photography, and painting, but a consistent thread throughout her work is a deep curiosity and commitment to creative expression.

A self-taught artist, Scheidt is best known for her nature-inspired, realistic paintings, particularly her depictions of leaves. While she explores a range of subjects, she returns to this motif for its symbolism—capturing cycles of growth, change, and renewal. Her work reflects an appreciation for transformation and the subtle beauty found in imperfection.