While in school Gina continued to paint part-time. After graduating she was hired as an editor for North Light’s (F+W Media) decorative painting books. During the five years she worked for F+W, she edited both decorative and fine art books gaining an even greater education as she worked one-on-one with successful artists. Editing was a wonderful learning opportunity; however her first love has always been painting. Recently she has turned her talent and love into a full-time business, Defined Illusions.