SUSAN MARAR

MISSION STATEMENT:

At Quantum Graphic Design our focus is the WORK, plain & simple. I provide creative solutions that exceed client expectations, meet user goals while contributing to the growth of your business. I take pride in creating exceptional advertising solutions that meet both your desire to increase sales as well as accommodate your advertising budget.

Services Offered:

• Brochure
• Catalogues
• Ads
• Posters
• Direct Mail
• Flyers
• Menus
  
• Corporate & Brand Identity- (E.g. Logo Creation, Business Cards, Letterheads, Envelops & Stationary.)
  
• Traditional & Digital Illustrations
• Commercial Photography
• Annual Reports
• Newsletters AND MUCH MORE!

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  MISSION STATEMENT- SUSAN MARAR PHOTOGRAPHY:

  I’m a professionally trained artist, photographer & designer. My mission is to capture and create artistic moments. A portrait for example, should not just depict what a person looks like but should also be a reflection of who they are. The three aspects that are of importance to my business practice is Quality, Creativity & Affordability. I devote personal time with each client to discuss creative concepts, wardrobe attire and possible locations, so that I may convey their inner desires in the photographic image.

  Services Offered:

• Traditional or Contemporary Portraits (Baby, Couple & Family)
• Mother-to-Be(Maternity)
• Engagement
• Wedding
• Special Event
• Boudoir
• Artistic Nudes
• Commercial Photography (Interiors & Exteriors, Food Photography & Public Relations)
• Arial Photography
• Travel Photography
• Photo Restoration (conserve your families history)

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  ARTIST SUSAN MARAR- SPECIALIZING IN PAINTING & PHOTOGRAPHY:

• Fine Art Paintings, Photography & Drawings are available for purchase
• Commissions are available upon request
• Residential & Commercial Murals

  
  

  ARTIST STATEMENT:

  My art is an expression of my deepest thoughts and emotions influenced by life experiences, which convey a sense of intimacy and honesty to the viewer. Being a Cancer survivor has affected my life, and is the greatest influence in my work. The art that I produce is a reflection of my inability to conceive and my love and desire for children. I have a profound interest in the physical development of the child in utero; my artwork addresses my scientific exploration of this from the embryonic cells to the embryo and the mature fetus.

  I strive to articulate the inner workings of ‘the self’ through an emotional representation of the shape, form and compression of the developing child, which is in continuous flux. I convey this in my work though the use of emotive brush strokes, the application of bold colors and delicate translucent layering which add depth; motion and a dramatic feel to the composition. My work continues to evolve as I experiment with the medium, implementing techniques such as painting with baby food to the use of encaustic, collage and photocopy transfers, which add layers of skin to the composition.

  I anticipate leaving the viewer with a sense freethinking, allowing them room for reflection and personal interpretation. I convey my life and emotions in my work, a continued journey with rich discoveries yet to unfold while maintaining sincerity that allows the spectator to relate; with a realization that every ending has a new beginning.

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  CURRICULUM VITAE:

  
  EDUCATION:

  2007-2008 Bachelor of Education Degree, Intermediate/Senior- Visual Arts and Individual & Society, The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto

  2002-2006 BFA Visual Arts Degree, Honours, Minor in Psychology, University of Windsor

  2005-2005 Visual Arts Exchange Student, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia

  1998-2001 Graphic Design Diploma, St. Clair College, Windsor, Ontario

  1993-1998 Ontario Secondary Diploma, St. Joseph High School, Windsor, Ontario
  

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  AWARDS:

  2008 PDK Prospective Educator Scholarship, PDK International and the PDK Educational Foundation

  2008 Excellence in Student Teaching Award, Phi Delta Kappa- Chapter 85, University of Toronto

  2007 Millennium Scholarship, University of Toronto

  2004 International Travel Bursary, University of Windsor

  2004 In-Course Bursary, University of Windsor

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  WORK HISTORY:

  02/2006-Present Owner & Operator, Susan Marar Photography

  11/2001-Present Creative Director & Owner, Quantum Graphic Design

  01/2006-02/2006 Juror, Stills, Gallery 1918

  09/2005-12/2005 T.A. Visual Arts Department, Painting, University of Windsor

• Research & development of artist files for the Visual Arts database.

  03/2005-05/2005 Assistant Exhibitions Officer & Collections Manager, Intern, Stonington Stables Museum of Art & Icon Museum of Art; Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia

  Responsibilities:

• Exhibition Installation and De-installation
• Promotions
  
• Development of two Education Kits (Secondary Schools)
• Assisted with the Deakin University Art Collection, including
  Collection Database maintenance and research.
  
• Photographed merchandise for the gallery shop.
  
• Assisted with gallery tours.
  
• General office duties, including organization of artist files.

  11/2003-04/2004 T.A. Visual Arts Department, Photography, University of Windsor

• Office Duties / Design & Layout for MSDS Labels / Research etc.

  10/2001-06/2002 Graphic Designer & Advertising Clerk, Tepperman’s Inc.

  Responsibilities:

• Complete knowledge of layout guidelines for all print ads & catalogues.
• Complete all assigned advertising production jobs from design & layout
  to print ready form; ensuring all layout is error free & to meet or exceed deadlines.
• Photo Correction & Restoration / Scanning / Clipping Paths / Trapping
• Copywriting & proof reading
• Propose new creative looks and ideas to increase sales & readership.
• Creating PDFs for all catalogues
• Provide sales and advertisement information to the sales management team.
• Communicating with sales reps. from Windsor, Chatham, Sarnia & London to
  ensure all work is error free.
• Notify the sales management team of any changes to upcoming advertisements.
• Organize monthly, all Co-op & ROP for the Creative Director
• Illustration

  03/2001-05/2001 Graphic Design Intern, Sigma Three Inc. formerly Boberry Productions Ltd.

  Responsibilities:

• Illustrating and Designing Greeting Cards for Windsor Fire and Rescue
• Converting Film into Digital Texture for Mold-Tech. Canada
• Illustration / Design and Layout of Newspaper Advertisements for
  Valente Real-estate
• Mug Design / Layout for John Deer
• Logo Creation for Serious about Fun and Total Fitness
• Layout / Production of Newsletters for Hyatt Lassaline & Accountants
• Scanning / Photo Correction for BFA Program, University of Windsor
• Design / Layout of Brochures for The Irwin Agency
• Creating Various Clients Business Cards, Letterheads and Stationary
  

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  SOLO EXHIBITIONS:

  2006 Art in the Woods, Brunette Park, LaSalle, Ontario
  2006 Art in the Park, Willistead Estate Grounds, Olde Walkerville, Ontario
  2004 Art in the Park, Willistead Estate Grounds, Olde Walkerville, Ontario
  2004 Internal Force, LeBel Gallery, Windsor, Ontario

  
  

  GROUP EXHIBITIONS:

  2006 Personality Portraiture (Metro Times Photo Exhibition), Contemporary Art
  Institute of Detroit, Detroit, MI
  2006 Ongoing Exhibitions, Gallery1918, Olde Walkerville, Ontario
  2005 Ongoing Exhibitions, Michael Pavlov & Ruffy Lim Photography, Olde Walkerville, Ontario
  2005 BFA Graduate Exhibition, LeBel Gallery, Windsor, Ontario
  2005 Walkerville Distillery District Christmas Walkabout, Olde Walkerville,Ontario
  

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  PRIVATE COLLECTIONS:

  Dr. Sarah Dale & Dr. Todd Small, Windsor, Ontario
  Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Hughes, Windsor, Ontario
  Mr. & Mrs. Fadel Khoury, Windsor, Ontario
  Mr. & Mrs. Kamel Ibrahim, Windsor, Ontario
  Mrs. Randa Mueller, Saline, Michigan
  Mr. Mitch Renaud, Belle River, Ontario
  MR. MEL GIBSON (THE MOVIE STAR! I'LL POST PICS SOON)

  CORPORATE COLLECTIONS:

  Genesys Health Park, Grand Blanc, Michigan
  The Tecumseh Physiotherapy Clinic, Tecumseh, Ontario
  Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit,Detroit, Michigan
  

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  PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:

  2006 Donated artwork (photography) to the Golden Key International Honour Society. The proceeds raised in the silent auction benefit the (E.O.O.H.C) Educational Organization for Orphaned and Handicapped Children.

  2004 Donated artwork to Julien Small’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Charity Pro Am. The proceeds raised in the silent auction at Essex Golf and Country Club benefit the Windsor Regional Hospital.

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  SIGNIFICANT COURSES:

• STUDIO: Painting / Drawing / Photography / Lithography / Sculpture / Multimedia & Digital Imaging
  
• ART HISTORY: Gothic-Prehistoric / Renaissance-Current / 19th Century European /
  Far Eastern / Ancient Near Eastern & Pro-Seminar.
• Critical Issues (Modernism & Post-Modernism)
• MINOR IN PSYCHOLOGY: 2 Intro. to Psy. Classes / Dev. Psy: The Child / Social
  Psy. / Educational Psy. and Personality & Adjustment
• Italian
• Advanced Illustration
• Psychology of Advertising
• Creative Workshops / Design and Layouts / Typography
• Prepress Production, Scanning and Image Manipulation
• Web Design and Implementation / Multi Media
• Advertising Copywriting Fundamentals
• Portfolio Presentation / Communications
• Graphic Arts Management / Retailing

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  TECHNICAL ABILITIES:

  Mac OS X & PC literate in QuarkxPress 7 / ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE 3 DESIGN PREMIUM: Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver & Flash / Final Cut Pro & iMovie / Netscape, Safari etc. / Apple Works / Synapse / Toast / Flight Check / MICROSOFT: Works, Windows, Excel, Publisher & PowerPoint.
  

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  PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS:

  Darkroom Developing & Printing / 35mm, Medium Format, Large Format, Pinhole, Polaroid & Digital / 35mm Slides/ Electronic Flash, Speedlight, Tungsten & Halogen Lighting / Flatbed & Drum Scanners.

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  TRAVEL / MUSEUM STUDY:

  Traveled extensively throughout Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Italy, France, England, Switzerland, Germany, Greece, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Canada and the United States of America.

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  FOREIGN LANGUAGES SPOKEN:

  Fluent in English and Arabic; some knowledge in French and Italian.

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  View my guestbook

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  SUSAN'S TRAVEL HISTORY: