Susan Stanek
SS@Summer(nospam)MoonStudios.com (remove the parenthesis and "nospam" word from the address)
Education:
Aquinas College, Deans List status, 2004. BFA in Studio Art
Caledonia High School, graduated with honors
Show Experience:
Solo Art Show at Lowell Chamber of Commerce, 2009. Natural Inspiration (nature oriented art)
Managed and headlined a multi-artist show at Studio 71, 2007. Multi Media Show featuring live music, sculpture, paintings, and photography by Susan Stanek.
Successful Gallery Artist from 2003 - current
First solo exhibition at J.W.'s Coffee House in Forest Hills, Michigan in 1998.
Fine Art Experience:
Custom original art for private clientele, including but not limited to family portraits and pet portraits
Murals and faux designs for the interior of homes, including children’s rooms and formal dining rooms
See Susan Stanek art permanently displayed in the fallowing public places: City Commissioner's office, Woman's City Club of Grand Rapids, J.W.'s Coffee House, The Family Tavern, Lynda's Diner, Caledonia High School. Ask about Susan Stanek art at Cascade Gallery 2840 Thornapple River Dr. Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Susan Stanek art featured in the award winning independent film Broken.
Graphic Design Experience:
Grand Rapids Rotary Club flag design
Schuil Coffee Company, package label design, brochures, in store advertising and signage, stationary, Grand Rapids Press Thanksgiving advertisement.
Logo for Essential Bean Coffee House
Logo and menu icons for Lynda’s Diner, also interior mural of logo, and large interior sign: custom made, hand painted
Co-produced a free art and literary “zine” called Fluid Magazine. Tasks include graphic design assistance, custom designs and icons, a cartoon called Pinto and Bean about a puppy and his bean toy, literary content both creative and technical/educational, printing and distribution.
Graphic design for CD, and original album art for a local band
Fliers for shows (art shows and music shows)
T-shirt designs for Audacity Ltd.
Custom designed tattoos for private clientele
Technical Skills:
Proficient in Adobe Creative software suite, and Microsoft Office suite