Laura Zeck - Owner/Artist
Laura first learned of printmaking in the 3rd grade at a field day put on by
her elementary school. She thought it looked very dirty, in a grimy sort of
way. Only later while attending art school, after losing a dare to a fellow
classmate (loser had to take the elective of the other's choice), did she
take a closer look, and at that point she was hooked.
Since receiving her BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute (91'),
and her MFA from the University of Washington (93'), Laura has held
positions as an
art instructor, a waitress, a writer, a producer/art director, and head
hunter, in addition to her work as an artist. She is a former President of
the AIGA Seattle Chapter, and the CO-Director of Art with Heart,
a community
outreach program focusing on at-risk- youth. She is currently chairing a 5
part lecture series entitled "Women in Design", and the 2nd edition
of the
Intergenerational Book Project, a recent NEA grant recipient.
Laura's work has
been shown in many galleries, is included in both public
and private collections, and was recently on exhibit at
the Portland Art
Museum.
Laura launched Short Stories in December 2001 with the
support of many
wonderful friends. When she is not meeting with clients,
she is probably
working compulsively to add more plates to the collection
last numbering in
the range of 350-400.
Jesse Doquilo - Designer
If you like our catalog, letterhead, and business cards you'll love our designer,
Jesse Doquilo! As a passionate and dedicated professional Jesse is recognized
locally and nationally for his talents as well as his commitment to his community.
His client list is a diverse grouping and includes such brand name companies
as: Apple, Adobe, Silence Snowboards, Microsoft, Sierra On Line, Chateau St.
Michelle, The Wing Luke Asian Museum, and Sun Microsystems.
His work has appeared in Communication Arts, Graphis, PRINT, and Step by Step
Magazine. Recently, his work has been published in a book entitled "Graphic Radicals",
by Chronicle. He is recognized as a National Fellow by the American Institute
of Graphic Arts, and has received many awards for his work including the coveted
AIGA Gold Award. Jesse has written articles for such notable publications as
HOW Magazine, "The Best of Business Cards", by Rockport Books. In addition, Jesse
spends time giving lectures across the country and internationally, including
a tour organized by Lucille Tenazas,
former National AIGA President, in the Phillipines.
Please feel free to contact him directly if you are interested in using him for
a project of your own!
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