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Draft:Mark Douglas Stutzman

{{Short description|Mark Stutzman is an American illustrator, best known as the illustrator of the U.S. postage stamp.}}

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{{Infobox person

| name = Mark Douglas Stutzman

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1958|3|28}}

| birth_place = Tiffin, Ohio, U.S.

| nationality = American

| occupation = Illustrator

| education = Art Institute of Pittsburgh

| known_for = Elvis Presley Postage Stamp, David Blaine Posters, Stephen King Covers, Broadway Show Posters, Album Covers

| website = [http://www.markstutzman.com MarkStutzman.com]

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Mark Stutzman (born March 28, 1958) is an American illustrator known for his work on postage stamps, book covers, and public art projects. He gained recognition for designing the U.S. Postal Service's 1993 Elvis Presley commemorative stamp, which remains one of the most popular U.S. stamps.{{Cite web |last=Hage |first=Chris |date=2024-01-06 |title=Mark Stutzman: Master of the Art - Part 1 |url=https://www.wondercraftcards.com/blogs/card-craft/mark-stutzman-master-of-the-art?srsltid=AfmBOophowi5fJs3Hc1YfH0x6xlQs6R1wIvMBeRv5J-1FDKUs6rjM_eq |access-date=2025-05-19 |website=WONDERCRAFT |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Mark Stutzman (b. 1958) |url=https://www.originalvideogameart.com/video-game-illustrators/mark-stutzman-b-1958-r301/ |access-date=2025-05-19 |website=(OVGA) Original Video Game Art |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2011-03-04 |title=Mark Stutzman |url=https://www.egconf.com/presenters/mark-stutzman |access-date=2025-05-19 |website=EG Conference |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=WRITER |first=Brenda Ruggiero STAFF |date=2021-12-02 |title=Stutzman murals installed in New York's UBS Arena |url=https://www.wvnews.com/garrettrepublican/news/stutzman-murals-installed-in-new-yorks-ubs-arena/article_b506998c-521f-11ec-bdf4-c7adfcefe5b4.html |access-date=2025-05-19 |website=WV News |language=en}}

Early life and education

Stutzman was born in Tiffin, Ohio, and raised in several states, including Ohio, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. He graduated from Elkton High School in 1976 and studied Visual Communication at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, where he completed his degree in 1978.

Career

Stutzman began his career as an illustrator at KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh, creating graphics for news programs and children's television. In 1984, he founded Eloqui, Inc., an illustration studio based in Maryland. His work spans various mediums, including watercolor and digital illustration.

Notable works

  • Postage stamps: Designed the 1993 Elvis Presley stamp, part of the Legends of American Music series, as well as stamps featuring Buddy Holly, Bill Haley, and Ritchie Valens.
  • Book covers: Illustrated covers for authors such as Stephen King, Gustavo Arellano, and Trevor Noah.
  • Public art: Created murals in Maryland and New York, including installations at the UBS Arena in Long Island.
  • Playing cards: Designed custom decks for magician David Blaine and others.
  • Theater posters: Produced promotional artwork for Broadway productions, including Annie Get Your Gun and Young Frankenstein.

== Video Games <ref name=":1" /> ==

  • Space 1889 (Paragon Software | Amiga, Atari ST, DOS | 1990)
  • The Punisher (MicroProse | DOS | 1990)
  • Challenge of the Five Realms (MicroProse | DOS | 1992)
  • TacOps (Arsenal Publishing | Macintosh, Windows | 1994)
  • Crazy Taxi (Sega | Dreamcast, Windows | 2000)
  • Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride (THQ | Game Boy Advance | 2003)
  • Hot Wheels: Bash Arena (THQ | Windows | 2003

Public art projects

Stutzman has contributed to several public art initiatives, including historical murals in Oakland, Maryland, and a tribute to the Maryland National Guard in Easton. His largest installation is displayed at the UBS Arena, featuring murals depicting Long Island's history.{{Cite web |title=UBS Arena Lobby Mural (short) - Mark Stutzman |url=https://www.directoryofillustration.com/illustration_image_details.aspx?AID=16843&IID=374858 |access-date=2025-05-19 |website=Directory of Illustration}}{{Cite web |date=2023-03-13 |title=Mark Stutzman for UBS Arena at Belmont Park |url=https://www.adweek.com/adweek-wire/mark-stutzman-for-ubs-arena-at-belmont-park/ |access-date=2025-05-19 |language=en-US}}

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