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Stuart M. Smith
Phone: (616) 748-4428
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Email:
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Education

Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI
Attended from August 1990 to September 1992
Received Fine Art Scholarship for $1,000 per year for four years by showing portfolio
Classes taken: 2-D Design 3-D Design Color & Design Life Drawing
Six Intermediate & Advanced Drawing Classes Math
Anthropology Philosophy English US History
Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL
Attended from August 1988 to October 1989
Classes taken: Commercial & Photo-Realistic Illustration
Western Michigan Christian High School, Muskegon, MI
Graduated June 1988
Classes taken: Vocational Commercial Art I & II at Muskegon High School 1986-88
Studied use of: Airbrush    Paste-up                Business Cards          Comps
Logos  Photo-Realistic    Watercolor Techniques

Employment in Art Field

Stuartizm Designs, Zeeland, MI 49464
Custom Airbrushing Business born in February 1995

Media Play, Grand Rapids, MI
Airbrush Artist for Store
April 1996 to November 1996

Illustration Projects
Paisano Publications
Illustration purchased for Savage Magazine, Number 24
Printed December 1997

Paisano Publications
Illustration purchased for Savage Magazine, Number 17
Printed May 1997

Shows and Lectures
Zeeland Middle School, January 1996
Lectured to Art Class on being an artist and differing techniques

All Michigan, All Media Art Competition 5
Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph, MI
Two pencil pieces accepted
Shown from March 17 to April 24, 1994

Holland Friends of Art 30th Annual Art Competition
One pencil piece accepted, 1993

All Michigan, All Media Art Competition 4
Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph, MI
One pencil piece accepted, 1993

Holland Friends of Art 29th Annual Competition
Two pencil pieces accepted
Shown from June 1 to June 14, 1992
Honorable Mention -- Received Cash Award

Grand Valley State University Student Show
One pencil piece chosen by faculty
Shown from February 14 to 24, 1992

UND-Wittmar Center, National Art Competition
One pencil piece accepted
One of twenty-five selected from 1,000 entries
Shown from April 6 to May 1, 1992

Laser Tag Arenas
Camelot Park / Palace Entertainment
Livermore, CA       est. 3,000 sq. ft.
Dan Wright -- 949-261-0404 ext 721
Project included arena and entryway in nebula/starscape theme.
Oct 23 - 25, 1999

Palace Park / Palace Entertainment
Irvine, CA    est. 4,000 sq. ft.
Dan Wright -- 949-261-0404 ext 721
Project included arena, briefing and staging rooms, lobby,
and an outside mural on front of building in nebula/starscape
theme.
Oct 18 - 20, 1999

LaserAdventure Cove / Island
Putt & Drive

Hilton Head Island, SC est. 3,000 sq. ft.
Mike & Kay Russo -- 803-842-9990
Project included arena, briefing room, and lobby in
nebula/starscape theme
July 19 - 22, 1999

Jungle Land / Laser Troopers
Mersal Village Country Club est. 2,500 sq. ft.
Al Baiader National
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Moz Dhanani, Director, International Affairs -- 909-931-1157
Paul Savard, Manager -- 6562838
Project contracted through Laser Runner, Canada
Troy -- 780-496-9058
Project included arena and briefing room in a jungle theme
June 28 - July 12, 1999

Royal Crest Bowling Alley
and Laser Runner

Lawrence, KS est. 2,500 sq. ft.
Conrad Miller, owner -- 785-842-1234
Project contracted through Laser Runner, Canada
Troy -- 780-496-9058
Project included the arena and mural in lobby area
May 17 - 20, 1999

Laser Tag & Amusements
of West Monroe

West Monroe, LA
Tim & Penny Coats, owners -- 318-325-6389 home
Project included arcade and lobby area
May 7 - 10, 1999

Main Street Teen Center
Grundy, VA est. 3,000 sq. ft.
Chuck Crabtree, City Manager -- 540-935-2551
Project contracted through Laser Runner, Canada
Troy -- 780-496-9058
Project included arena, briefing and staging rooms
April 5-9, 1999

US Blades/Laserworld
West Bloomfield, MI est. 5,500 sq. ft.
Dr. Bert Stillman, owner -- 458-661-4200
Jamie, Manager -- 313-608-6172
Project included arena, staging and briefing

rooms, and party rooms
March 18 - April 4, 1999

Power Play (Laser Storm System)
Arlington, TX                    est. 4,000 sq. ft.
Dennis Goldman -- 601-693-2484
Alvin, District Manager, Dave, Manager
Power Play -- 817-640-0910
Project included arena, lobby, briefing room,

party room, outside wall inside the Festival Mall
January 18 - 23, 1999

Laser Tag & Games
Metairie, LA                     est. 2,000 sq. ft.
Davor Fracinivich -- 504-469-7475
Project included large mural on Observation Deck, two large
murals in the arena, and changing murals done earlier in the year
December 2 through 11, 1998

Galactic Kombat
Fort Oglethorpe, GA         est. 4,500 sq. ft.
Terry Watts-- 706-858-0950
Project included Arena, Briefing Room, and Lobby
November 2 through 14, 1998

EFX Laser Extreme
Humble, TX                       est. 12,000 sq. ft.
Mike Delcamp -- 281-540-6750
Project included Briefing Room, Party Room, Vesting Room, and Lobby
August 14 through 24, 1998

Fun Junction Entertainment
Complex / Laser Duel

Ocean Isle, NC                   est. 4,500 sq. ft.
Fun Junction -- 910-575-9101
Johnie Williams, Owner -- 770-461-9941
Ken McNeill, Manager -- 843-946-9610
Project included Arena, Lobby, Briefing Rooms, Observation
Deck, and Outside Murals
June 11 through 17, 1998, and July 9 through 11, 199
8

Laser Works / Gamemasters, Inc.
Orlando, FL                        est. 6,000 sq. ft.
Joe Mutter -- 803-831-9229
Laser Works located in basement level of up-side-down

building called Wonder Works Project included Arena, Three Landing Stairwell, Second Floor Lobby Area, Logo in Elevator Vestibule, and Murals throughout Arcade
May 20 through 25, 1998, and June 19 through July 3, 1998

Laser Zone
Slidell, LA                         est. 5,500 sq. ft.
Brock Saucier -- 504-645-9663
Project included Arena, Two Party Rooms,

Observation Deck, and Lobby Area
May 28 through June 5, 1998

Laser Tag and Games
Metairie, LA                      est. 1,000 sq. ft.
Davor Franicevich -- 504-469-7475
Completed Party Rooms in a space and heavenly bodies

theme, as follows:
1. Photon Room - 3 Murals
2. Vector Room - 3 Murals
3. Quasar Room - 4 Murals
4. Snacking Lounge - continuous mural down wall, each

mural being 5’x10’
5. Observation Deck - 8’x30’ continuous mural
June 6 - 9, 1998

Skateworld
Sandusky, OH                   est. 500 sq. ft.
Gene Harkleroad -- 419-625-0212
Project included Signs, Party Rooms, and Barriers in Arena
May 13 - 19, 1998

Laser Tag / Laser Duel
Myrtle Beach, SC            est 3,500 sq. ft.
Johnie Williams, Owner -- 770-461-9941
Ken McNeill, Manager -- 843-946-9610
Project included Arena, Lobby, and Briefing Rooms
April 13 - 19, 1998

Skateworld
Sandusky, OH                    est. 500 sq. ft.
Gene Harkleroad -- 419-625-0212
Project included murals in Arena and Skating Rink
April 8 - 12, 1998

Zap Zone
Bowling Green, KY           est. 15,000 sq. ft
Shef Lyle -- 502-796-8518
Project included 7,500 sq. ft. Arena, Large Eating Area, Large
Outside Mural on back of Building, and 30’x10’ Sign on front of Building
March 4 - April 5, 1998

Skateworld
Sandusky, OH                     est. 3,000 sq. ft.
Gene Harkleroad -- 419-625-0212
Project included Arena, Signs, etc.
February 17 - 21, 1998

Zap Zone
Grand Rapids, MI               est. 650 sq. ft.
Bob Tuinstra -- 616-532-0404
Project included 5’x30’ Mural in Billiard Room and
12’x40’ Mural in Slot Car Area
February 11 - 12, 1998

Dixieland Fun Park / Laser Duel
Fayetteville, GA                 est. 6,000 sq. ft.
Johnie Williams -- 770-461-9941
Project included Arena, Lobby, Staging Room, and

Large Mural on Hallway Wall
January 14 - 30, 1998

Laser Duel
Fayetteville, GA                 est. 1,200 sq. ft.
Johnie Williams -- 770-461-9941
Project included Promotional Mobile Arena for IAAPA Show 1997
November 9 - 15, 1998

Kramer International
Standale, MI                       est. 1,500 sq. ft.
Ryan Kramer -- 616-791-0095
Project included Mobile Laser Tag Arena
September 30, 1997

Laser Strike
Kalamazoo, MI                   est. 1,500 sq. ft.
Mike Taylor -- 616-385-3007
Project included Murals in Lobby and Eating Area
June 9 - 14, 1997

Laser Strike
Kalamazoo, MI                   est. 4,500 sq. ft.
Mike Taylor -- 616-385-3007
Project included Arena and Staging Room
May 29 - 31, 1997

Laser Force
Taylor, MI                          est. 6,000 sq. ft.
Jason Eastin -- 313-299-1300
Project included Arena, Two Staging Areas, and Murals in Bathrooms
April, May, and June, 1997
Weekend project-total: 14 days

Eccentric Entertainment
Grandville, MI                  est. 1,000 sq. ft.
Ken Knapp -- 1-800-861-3866
Project included Mobile Arena
March 4 - 7, 1997

Zap Zone
Grand Rapids, MI            est. 9,000 sq. ft.
Bob Tuinstra -- 616-532-0404
Project included Arena, Barriers, and Staging Rooms
September 7 - October 25, 1996

Haunted House Projects
Sloss Fright Furnaces / McMillan Associates
Birmingham, AL             est. 3,500 sq. ft.
Shawn -- 205-324-6881

Through Bad Dream Productions
Allan Clifford - 502-897-3277
Project included airbrushing Circus of Horrors maze in 3D,
black hole in 3D, and outside mural in 3D. Also assisted in
decorating and created Death King chair for 3D maze.
September 23 - October 4, 1999

Madison Scare Gardens / The Sudden
Impact Entertainment Company

New York, NY
Lynton Harris -- 212-265-0043
Through Bad Dream Productions

Allan Clifford - 502-897-3277
Project included airbrushing numerous props and
designing in cooperation with Sudden Impact artists.
September 15 -  21, 1999

Nightmare Forest
Brandenburg, KY
Allan Clifford -- 502-897-3277 / 502-387-8899
Project involved numerous murals for outdoor haunted house,

including a 3-D "Savage City" where 3-D glasses must be
worn to achieve the full effect.
August 1 - September 14, 1999

Carnival of Carnage at Industrial Nightmare
Jeffersonville, IN est. 3,000 sq. ft.
Bad Dream Productions
Allan Clifford -- 502-897-3277
cell # -- 502-387-8899
Project included numerous murals in a 3D, black light situation,
depicting crazed clowns and the like. Also, airbrushed masks and
props to fulfill the 3D effect.
June 3 - 21, 1999

Nightmare Forest
Brandenburg, KY est. 20,000 sq. ft.
Allan Clifford -- 502-899-9622
-- 502-387-8899
Project involved Numerous Murals for outdoor Haunted House,
Art and Decoration at several Sites, and 3-D Designs
Gave Assistance during production
Recieved the Scream Team Award for artwork and designs (Award issued by Allan Clifford, president of Entertainment Inc., operator of Nightmare Forest) Attraction received top rating out of four states, Four (out of four) Stars, by Courier-Journal
August 25 through October 31, 1998

Asylum of Terror
Six Flags - Kentucky Kingdom

Louisville, KY est. 7,000 sq. ft.
Allan Clifford -- 502-899-9622
-- 502-387-8899
Project included Numerous Murals (airbrushed and hand-painted), 3-D Designs, Tombstones, Coffins, General Decoration, etc.
Working with Entertainment Inc. (via - Allan Clifford) acted as Assistant Director of Production
September 21 through 30, 1998

Creepshow Productions
Highland, NY est. 75 sq. ft.
Erik Carlson -- 914-691-2101
Project included 5’x9’ and 5’x6’ vinyl signs
July 21 through 23, 1998

Jaycees Haunted House
Grand Rapids, MI est. 3,600 sq. ft.
Project included Murals throughout Haunted House
First year that their Haunted House won Awards
October 7 through 10, 1997

Member of IAHA (International Association of Haunted Attractions) 1998-99
Projects
Horizon Fun FX
Rochester, NY est. 4,000 sq. ft.
Jim Smith -- 716-865-0493
Project included murals throughout skating rink, depicting heavenly bodies: stars, planets, nebula, and galaxies, and Laser Storm logo redone in front of laser tag arena, using both flourescent and dayglow paints
January 17 - 21, 1999

The Skatin’ Place
Hamilton, OH est. 500 sq. ft.
Ron Liette -- 513-522-2424
Project included murals in arcade area
November 30, 1998

The Event Company
Louisville, KY
Gary Loeser, Producer -- 502-581-1000
Completed facade for black tie event with a medievil theme
September 2 - 9, 1998

Music Galaxy
Portage, MI est. 1,000 sq. ft.
Project included several large murals throughout establishment
Bruce Dillon -- 616-321-7625
August 4 - 7, 1998

Loving Touch Christian Day Care
Zeeland, MI est. 150 sq. ft.
Project included Large "Toy Story" Theme Mural
January 7 - 8, 1998

Kramer International
Standale, MI
Ryan Kramer -- 616-791-0095
Project included Two Virtual Reality Pods - "Illusion ‘N Fusion"
October 1 - 4, 1997

Reference Numbers
LASER TAG ARENA’S
Laser Runner--Troy or Greg
Alberta, Canada
(780) 496-9058
Nocturn/Xenotech Strong--Michael Friedman
North Hollywood, CA
(800) 936-6832
Laser Tag & Amusements of West Monroe
Tim & Penny Coats
West Monroe, LA
(318) 322-0093 bus
(318) 325-6389 home
Galactic Kombat--Terry Watts
Fort Oglethorpe, GA
(706) 539-2558
Laser Tag and Games--Davor Franicevich
Metairie, LA
(504) 469-7475
Lazer Zone--Brock Saucier
Slidell, LA
(504) 645-9663 bus
(601) 255-9610 home
Laser Duel--Johnie Williams
Dixieland Fun Park & Machines
Fayetteville, GA
(770) 461-9941
(800) 347-9942
Zap Zone--Bob Tuinstra
Grand Rapids, MI
(616) 532-0404
Laser Chaser--Andrash
Upland, CA
(800) 527-5985
Game Masters, Inc.--Joe Mutter
Laser Works at Wonder Works (Orlando, FL)
Lake Wylie, SC
(803) 831-9229
Gene Harkleroad
Skate World (Laser Duel arena)
Sandusky, OH
(419) 625-0212
(419) 626-0539 home
Moz Dhanani
Al Baiader National/Mersal Village
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
909-931-1157
Paul Savard
Jungle Land, Manager
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
6562838
Ziad Mouawad
Jungle Land, Assistant Manager
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
6562838
       
HAUNTED HOUSES
Erik Carlson
Creepshow Productions
Highland, NY 
(914) 691-7576
(914) 691-2101
Lynton Harris
Sudden Impact Entertainment, Inc.
Madison Scare Gardens, New York, NY
(212) 631-5080
Shawn
McMillan Associates
Sloss Fright Furnaces, Birmingham, AL
(205) 324-6881
John Burton
Theatrical Terror
(501) 794-1402

 


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