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Lizzy Stapleton

I started my own art style 12 years ago! I've seen it grow and artistically progress through the years. With that, I've learned GROWTH is funny, positive, negative, backward, and forward. Whatever the case, it should be welcomed. Life has taught me many things, and art has allowed me to remember, personify, and document my journey as a person and an artist. I hope I can be an inspiration to others to create their own style or find their own niche, even if they make it up, it’s theirs. Everyone has their own thing; you have to find yours!

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Hello!

I’m a multidisciplinary designer, and as one, I love to play with ideas and see what I can do with this or that! I hope I inspire others to do the same; I think it’s important to speak your mind and share your artistic thoughts and visions. With AI almost everywhere, I think it’s so important now to create and to keep learning about each other as people and artists. Inspiration is everywhere we just have to choose to look!

Education

College for Creative Studies
2021 - 2025

Graduated with my heart full, job on the rise, and my Bachelor's degree in fine arts! I was a part of the communication design majors, where we learned to play with the elements of design and make many campaigns, posters, books, and create our own path into the working world of artists and designers!

Grosse Pointe South High School
2017-2021

During high school, I had a few creative moments I’m proud of. In 2019, I won the Silver Key Award for Photography from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards; my photo of ballet dancers was recognized as one of the standout submissions. In 2021, I designed the cover for my poetry class’s published book, turning our collection of poems into a finished piece of art.

Employment

English Gardens Landscaping
Landscape Design Assistant
May 25 - present

I work as a Design Assistant at a landscape company, where I help manage the store and keep everyone updated on important company information. I also create renderings and basemap plans, and I often photograph our projects for social media. Photography is just one of my roles on the marketing team, contributing to our Instagram by making educational reels and fun, engaging posts to entertain and educate our customers.

Muralist
20 - present

Whenever I get the chance, I choose to paint! I've done a few murals over the years," I believe they're. Great way to grab attention and show the emotional side to your store, residence, or even your room! I'm always seeking small shops or family friends who want a nice artistic addition!

New Castle Blinds and Drapery
Installer / Service Assistant
Jun 2022 - Sept 2022

I installed curtains, pillows, and drapes with meticulous attention to detail. Learned patterns for various fixtures, maintained a clean shop, made on-the-spot corrections, and
ensured smooth operations and installations. Having all the necessary tools and a ready listening ear ensured partners could work quickly and efficiently on the job site.

Hydrangea Kitchen
Waitress / Kitchen Runner
Jan 2021 - Sept 2023

As a good-humored and dedicated waitress, I operated the register, ran errands, took payments and returned change, served food, handled phone calls, and managed customer service, including addressing difficult situations.

Referrals

New Castle Blinds and Drapery
Clinton Township, MI

Wayne Stapleton
(586) 954-2120

Position - Installer / Service Assistant

Hydrangea Kitchen
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

Megan Kasprycki
(313) 469-9970

Position - Waitress / Kitchen Runner

English Gardens Landscaping
Pontiac, MI

Jim Morris
‭+1 (313) 550-5618‬

Position - Landscape Design Assistant

Kercheval Dance Studio
Grosse Pointe, MI

Adam and Tracy Gap
(313) 343-5678

Assistant Dance Teacher (Kids and Special Needs adults)

Skills

Personal

Problem Solver

No Slackin

Can always laugh

Flexible

People Person

Organized

Professional

Illustrator

Photoshop

Lightroom

Marketing - Instagram

Writing

Photography

Editing - Photo and Video

Awards

American Advertising Award 2025

An award given to those with recognized creative excellence, in this case, a DCFC Rebrand Group Project in Communication Design, made the cut!

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
2019

I won the Silver Key Award for Photography, and my photo of ballet dancers was recognized as one of the standout submissions

Cool things I Got to do as a Creative

- John Maeda signed a notebook I
created about him.

- I transformed
My entire room is painted, painting everything from the ceiling to the furniture.

- My first boss allowed me to paint a mural at her restaurant.

- Photos I took at 15 years old were featured in a magazine for my city.

- I've painted on at least 100 objects, like
shoes and other personal items, for friends, family, and my projects.

Last Updated 3.10.26