ArtPrize - Sep. 23 - Oct. 8, 2009 - Grand Rapids, MI
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Susan Stoner
Grand Rapids, MI

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Susan Stoner

Artist bio

Susan Stoner is a self-taught photographer and digital artist living in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She discovered her eye for photography a few years ago on a trip out west, and has been honing her skills and selling her work ever since.

Susan’s passion for photography is equally matched by her passion for creating stunning photo-realistic digital paintings from her photographs.

She uses unique styles of framing that are clean, crisp and uncluttered, and easily fit into almost any decorative scheme.

Susan’s photos and digital paintings have been on display in local venues, and can be seen in private collections including several homes and businesses throughout the country. She was a participating artist in ArtPrize 2009.

Susan recently released her fifth series of cards designed from her photos and digital paintings. Her latest collection is of flowers from Michigan and other states around the country.

You can view Susan’s online galleries at www.susanstonerphotography.com.
About the work
Title: Poppies

Art form: 2-D

Medium: Photo-Realistic Digital Paintings

Year created: 2010

Description of work: "Poppies" is a series of photographs taken near Lake Louise at Banff National Park in Canada. Susan has transformed these beautiful photos into stunning photo-realistic digital masterpieces, showcasing the vibrant red flowers.

There will be six pieces in this series of work in a variety of shapes and sizes. They will be dry mounted onto 1/4" medium density fiberboards with beveled edges and set onto 1" frames for a multi-dimensional look. They are then sealed under heat and pressure with UV protective matte finish vinyl lamination. The final result is a non-glare, easy to clean product that is clean, crisp and uncluttered, and easily fits into almost any decorative scheme.

Dimensions are approximately 83" wide x 30" long.
Linear wall space needed: 7 linear feet
Total square feet needed: 18 square feet

Technical details
Linear wall space needed: 7 ft.
Total square feet needed: 18 sq. ft.
Additional considerations
Audio/video needed: No
Electrical needed: No
Lighting needed: Yes
Internet access needed: No
Ground floor access needed: No
Indoor space needed: Yes
Outdoor space needed: No
Ottawa Tavern Susan Stoner is showing at:
Ottawa Tavern
151 Ottawa Ave
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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