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Asking For A Ride is the latest album release by the band White Reaper. The concept stems from the band's tracks, each with a cameo represented in the illustration. A hitchhiker's thumb is between his next ride and a future of peril. Painted traditionally with watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.

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Mark Stutzman

illustration of Adult Circus poster painted in gouache, airbrush, and watercolor.
illustration of A four-part ad campaign features the UBS Arena, including it being the new venue for the NY Islanders hockey team. Ads were adapted across all platforms of print and digital media. Painted with airbrush.
illustration of A mod watercolor type treatment was part of Jason Mraz's album packaging. Painted with masked watercolor.
illustration of Entertainment Weekly celebrated James Bond's 50th Anniversary with a feature article encapsulating his action film dominance and devoted following. Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Easton, Maryland updated its National Guard building and commissioned a lobby mural to honor those who have served and continue to do so. The final image was enlarged to 8' x 18' on a seamless stretched canvas. Painted with watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Scaled to 135' long, one of two UBS Arena lobby murals tells the rich history of The Belmont Race Track on Long Island, NY. Painted with watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Fashioned after Art Nouveau posters, Firefly Farms commissioned a 22' retail space mural to tell the story of their goat cheese. The goat's milk goddess cradles a baby goat as she emerges from a stream of cream. Painted with watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Will I Am was featured on the cover of Travel Magazine talking about the importance of recycling. His wardrobe and background are made up of recyclable materials and nature. Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of A series of 4 french fry boxes featured Michael Jordan and the Warner Bros. animated characters of the movie SpaceJam. The premium was used to entice customers and promote the film. Painted with watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of L'Italiana In Algeri poster for Palm Beach Opera Company. Painted in gouache, airbrush, and watercolor.
illustration of David Blaine's Bullet Catch. The two poster act as stereoscope images to create a 3D effect. Viewing them side-by-side allows each eye to see slightly different views that create dimension. Painted in gouache, airbrush, and watercolor.
illustration of Bello Nock headlined Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus before he branched out on his own. He is best known for his physical feats and towering red hair. Painted in gouache, airbrush, and watercolor.
illustration of The National Park's C&O Canal Commemorative Poster celebrated 100 years of Maryland's early transportation route. Many parts of the canal have been preserved or fully restored. It is the most visited national park in the U.S. Painted in gouache, airbrush, and watercolor.
illustration of The Casselman River Bridge Commemorative Poster celebrated 200 years of the first westward road in Maryland. At the time of completion, the bridge was the largest spanning structure of its kind. Adjacent to the iconic bridge is the Spruce Forest Artisan Village comprised of salvaged log cabins from the region. Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Palm Beach Opera presents four touring operas each season. Carmin was among the season programs. The poster was illustrated to capture the essence of what audiences could expect to see. Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Chicken of the Sea Character Development. Painted in gouache, airbrush, and watercolor.
illustration of CeeLo Green's, Lady Killer was released on Atlantic Records with a line of merchandise. The image adorned various products to expand the package. https://youtube.com/watch?v=iyzhPw9E0po&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of A Christmas Story by Jean Shepherd book cover illustration. Painted in gouache, airbrush, and watercolor.
illustration of Las Vegas billboard campaign for P.J. Clarke's restaurants. Painted in gouache, airbrush, and watercolor.
illustration of CLINTON, the Musical opened off-Broadway in 2015. The artwork was adapted for all media. Painted in gouache, airbrush, and watercolor.
illustration of Young Frankenstein toured from the Broadway production. A new look promoted the romantic angle of the show. The illustration was used across all media. Painted with watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Portrait of Bill Clinton and George Bush for Time Magazine. Painted in gouache, airbrush, and watercolor.
illustration of After a decade of performance art, David Blaine commissioned a poster to commemorate his contributions to magic and endurance feats. Painted in gouache, airbrush, and watercolor.
illustration of David Blaine took his street magic and performance art on the road for a world tour. The poster is a culmination of what ticket-holders would experience in his live show. Painted in gouache, airbrush, and watercolor.
illustration of David Blaine's Dive of Death had him inverted from a wire for several days. Due to medical emergencies, much of the stunt was aborted. The poster was designed to creat a dual image. When right side up, only Blaine and the gates of Hell are right-reading. When the poster is upside down, the demons and crows form Blaine's face. Painted in gouache, airbrush, and watercolor.
illustration of David Blaine was buried six feet underground for four days in a glass coffin covered with a tank of water. Spectators could see him through the water as he awaited his return to the surface. Painted in gouache, airbrush, and watercolor.
illustration of David Blaine was immersed in a water tank at Lincoln Center for several days. Passersby could greet him and touch the spherical tank. Mark Stutzman assisted in the site design including the stand for the enormous tank. Stutzman also suggests Blaine be cuffed to the tank which was an unknown aspect to some of his team. Painted in gouache, airbrush, and watercolor.
illustration of Film poster for Echo In The Canyon, a documentary on the 1960s music scene in Laurel Canyon, California. Painted in gouache, airbrush, and watercolor.
illustration of EMI Music produced a pull-out poster for Billboard Magazine honoring songwriters. Painted in gouache and airbrush.
illustration of Palm Beach Opera season poster image for Fidelio. Painted in gouache, watercolor, and airbrush.
illustration of Book cover illustration for The Abstainer by Ian McGuire. Scratchboard.
illustration of Tyrannosaurus Rex billboard illustration for Dinosaurs Alive exhibit. Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Feature story for Time Magazine on Las Vegas mogul, Steve Wynn,  Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of U. S. Playing Cards tuck case for Flying Machines Playing Cards. The project included a playing card back design and illustrated ace cards. Painted with watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Panoramic image of Justice League to be used for a puzzle. In cooperation with DC Comics. Painted with watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Depiction of the author as a young man digging ditches. Painted with watercolor and gouache.
illustration of Halestorm album cover illustration. Painted with watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of KORN Serenity of Suffering album poster that accompanied a collector's box set. Painted with watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Painted with watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Palm Beach Opera presents four touring operas each season. La Traviata was among the season programs. The poster was illustrated to capture the essence of what audiences could expect to see. Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of A series of illustrations were created for a travel campaign and then hand-painted at locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, LA, Boston, and Atlanta. Commissioned by Lonely Planet and Ford. Painted with pen and ink, watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of NWA was commissioned by Rolling Stone for a feature article on the top 100 bands of the century. Painted with watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Rolling Stone commissioned several illustrations to represent the top 100 recording artists of the century for a special edition. Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Billboard Magazine commissioned a Norman Rockwell knockoff of Michael Jackson's post-mortem in a triple portrait. It depicts Jackson in sever stages of his life and career. Painted with watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Palm Beach Opera presents four touring operas each season. Norma was among the season programs. The poster was illustrated to capture the essence of what audiences could expect to see. Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of A book cover was commissioned for Norm MacDonald's memoir Based On A True Story. Painted with watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Panic At The Disco poster for an album release box set. Commissioned by Atlantic Records. 
Painted with watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Promotional poster for The Sound of Music tour. Painted with watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of In 1993 the Elvis Stamp was issued, becoming the top-selling commemorative stamp. That commission spawned Buddy Holly, Bill Haley, and Ritchie Valens for a block of four stamp set.  Painted with watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Thais was one of four posters commissioned by Palm Beach Opera as part of their season program. Painted with watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Palm Beach Opera commissioned Turandot, one of four season posters. The character and costuming were invented by Stutzman due to a lack of reference materials. Audiences expressed some disappointment with the actual costume following the performance. Painted with watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of (unpublished) Atlantic Records commissioned two cover illustrations for recording artist T.I. that would accompany his new album Uncaged. It referenced his release from prison. Neither illustration was used. Instead, a photo session of T.I. with a lion graced the cover. Painted with watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Simon & Schuster commissioned artwork to appear as a traditional mural found on a wall in South Africa, where author, Trevor Noah grew up. It was blended with a photograph of a woman walking by. His book went on to become a best seller. Painted with gouache.
illustration of Young Frankenstein on Broadway encompassed a series of illustrations that would be used for all media and animation. The monster was closely scrutinized by its creator Mel Brooks. Painted with watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of While still in college, Yung Gravy commissioned Stutzman to create a pinup-style cover for his album. In the midst of commissioning his second cover, Gravy was signed by Republic Records. The rest is history. Painted with watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of A re-cover for part of a classic series of soft-bound books. Painted in gouache, watercolor, and airbrush.
illustration of Illustration for Alexander The Great by Phillip Freeman. Painted in gouache, watercolor, and airbrush.
illustration of The Illuminate Bulb is a patented, wireless ornament that stays fully charged through the holiday season. The inventor commissioned a secular image to elevate the style and audience to which he appealed most. Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Annie Get Your Gun's promotional campaign centered on over 30 pieces of artwork that were compiled into a poster, billboards, bus cards, POS displays, and more. The Times Square takeover produced a star-studded premiere on Broadway. Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of The White Reaper album cover features many cameos that represent the various tracks on the record. Each single release utilized the corresponding scenario. Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of David Blaine's Atlantic Bottle Crossing is still a concept not yet completed. The image depicts Blaine traveling the ocean from Manhattan to Western Europe propelled only by natural ocean currents. Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Attack Of The Theater People by Marc Acito is a humourous look at stage culture. Stutzman hired local people to model for the 80s-style characters utilizing his extensive wardrobe collection. Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Stutzman was part of a small team of illustrators commissioned to produce artwork for the DC Comics Batman Begins style guide. Licensed images could be used as preapproved art on film-related merchandise. Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Stutzman was part of a small team of illustrators commissioned to produce artwork for the DC Comics Batman Begins style guide. Licensed images could be used as preapproved art on film-related merchandise. Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Stutzman was part of a small team of illustrators commissioned to produce artwork for the DC Comics Batman Begins style guide. Licensed images could be used as preapproved art on film-related merchandise. Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Stutzman was an approved artist for the DC Comics Batman film series. Onstar commissioned two illustrations for their print campaign that accompanied a series of 5 live-action television commercials. Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_OnStar_commercials
illustration of Stutzman was an approved artist for the DC Comics Batman film series. Onstar commissioned two illustrations for their print campaign that accompanied a series of 5 live-action television commercials. Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_OnStar_commercials
illustration of The Superman Returns movie, staring Brandon Roth, was the first reboot of the franchise since Christopher Reeves played the role in 1987. Several test illustrations were commissioned before deciding the creative direction for DC Comic's style guide. Painted with watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Stutzman was part of a small team of illustrators commissioned to produce artwork for DC Comics. Fusion Toys produced a series of collectible puzzles with custom artwork of various DC Comics licensed characters. Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Stutzman was part of a small team of illustrators commissioned to produce artwork for the DC Comics Batman & Robin style guide. Licensed images could be used as preapproved art on film-related merchandise. Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Bill Clinton was known as the most traveled president by the time he left office. Travel Magazine featured him in one of their issues. Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Hillary Clinton was known as the most traveled first lady by the time she left office. Travel Magazine featured him in one of their issues. Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of One of two cheese labels for Firefly Farm's Bloomy Breeze cow's milk products. Illustrated in brown ink and watercolor.
illustration of David Blaine In Spades opened in Las Vegas in 2022. The live show features many of his performance feats, close magic, and illusions. The poster has several hidden messages and visual plays. Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Stutzman was commissioned to illustrate a commemorative poster for the Deep Creek 2014 Canoe/Kayak competition held at Deep Creek Lake, Maryland's controlled water course. Painted with gouache and airbrush.
illustration of The Entertainment Gather is an event begun by the founder of TED Talks. Attendance is capped at 300 for an intimate week of lectures, live performances, and discussions between guests and attendees. The space-themed illustrated poster features the organizer, Michael Hawley, and his invited speakers – heads only. Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Esquire Magazine's feature article,
illustration of Entertainment Weekly's feature article
illustration of Flint & Silver by John Drake (a prequel to Treasure Island) began as a more illustrative cover. In the end, the more simplistic version still utilized the faux leather texture Stutzman painted as a back cover background. Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
https://www.amazon.com/Flint-Silver-Prequel-Treasure-Island/dp/141659275X
illustration of A simple watercolor portrait graced the cover of My Greek Drama by Gianna Angelopoulos.
illustration of Jefferson Patterson Park upgraded the visitor experience to include two murals depicting flora and fauna along their boardwalk hiking trail. The images were printed on glass so children could see through them to the actual landscape beyond.  Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Jefferson Patterson Park upgraded the visitor experience to include two murals depicting flora and fauna along their boardwalk hiking trail. The images were printed on glass so children could see through them to the actual landscape beyond.  Painted in watercolor, gouache, and airbrush.
illustration of Killing the SS by Bill O'Reilly is part of a book series. Stutzman also illustrated covers for Killing the Mob and Killing Crazyhorse.
illustration of Stutzman was one of the
illustration of David Blaine's Above the Below. Painted in gouache, airbrush, and watercolor.

Profile

Best known for his rendition of the young Elvis Presley Stamp, Stutzman’s illustrations are used in advertising, on products, posters, magazines, book covers, and other niche markets. His work is well-known in the entertainment business; on Broadway: Young Frankenstein, The Musical, Annie Get Your Gun, and in the mystical realm of David Blaine and his event "art" posters. He has created artwork for movie products and premiums for Batman, Jurassic Park, and Space Jam, as well as book covers for Steven King, and is an acclaimed playing card artist. With a client list topped by McDonald’s, DC Comics, MAD magazine, The New Yorker, Nickelodeon, Rolling Stone, Microsoft, Time, and Esquire, he's had the opportunity to influence many worlds through his illustrative works. Stutzman works with clients from around the globe in the quiet comfort of his remote studio. But as a member of New York’s Society of Illustrators and The Illustrators’ Partnership, Stutzman has contributed to annual shows there, has been selected in competitions among his contemporaries, and is a recipient of the Stephan Dehanos award. He has volunteered his time by serving on the board of directors for a local arts organization, spoken and presented for schools and colleges, and produced artwork for local nonprofit organizations. He has also been a guest speaker at EG3 and EG6 (The Entertainment Gathering) in Monterey, California. In his hometown, he has contributed to a public art movement with large-scale murals.

Style/Techniques

Airbrush, Caricature, Cartoon, Figurative, Gouache, Graphic, Lettering, Line with Color, Painterly, Realism, Scratchboard, Watercolor, Decorative, Installations, Film/Entertainment

Subject/Specialties

Humor, Action, Adventure, Animals, Architecture, Book Covers, Botanical, Celebrities, Character Development, Children, Comic Book, Corporate, Editorial, Education, Fantasy, Fashion/Cosmetics, Food, Futuristic, Historical, Icons, Landscape, Maps, Mural, Music, Mystery, Packaging, People, Political, Portrait, Posters, Product, Romance, Science, Sci-Fi, Sports, Still Life, Toys & Games, Transportation, Travel, Wildlife, Americana, Food/Beverage, Lifestyle, Vintage / Retro, Youth, Game, Edgy, Environmental, Grunge, Urban, Branding