Mark Stoddart

Born in the United Kingdom to parents of Jamaican heritage, moved to Canada as a young boy. Mark’s career as a visual communicator, graphic designer, and painter has spanned over three decades, and Mark continues to present a variety of works that illustrate the history of Black athletes, entertainers, and public figures. Mark studied formally through the Interpretive Illustration program at Sheridan College in Oakville.   

He has done projects with corporate brands like Metrolinx, Toronto Raptors, Universal Music, and Nike and his designs appeared on clothes worn by NFL player Colin Kaepernick, Hip Hop Artist from the rap duo Smif -N- Wessun, General Steele and Canadian hip-hop artists Maestro Fresh Wes and Kardinal Offishall.  

As a mentor to youths through various visual literacy programs taught within the school system, along with assisting community platforms such as Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere (R.I.S.E.), he continues to leave his "mark" within the community.

His artwork has been exhibited at Nuit Blanche, The Spoke Club, Society of African Canadian Artists, The Sport Gallery,  The Gladstone Hotel, Toronto Design Xchange, Easter Seals Kids,  DeRo Foundation, CBC Radio to name a few. Mark's art collections have also belonged to Masai Ujiri President of the Toronto Raptors, NBA player Tracy McGrady, Director Spike Lee,  WNBA player Tammy Sutton Brown and 1968 Olympian Dr. John Carlos who silently protested with his raised fist on the podium in Mexico City.  

Mark’s community advocacy has also included volunteer, speaking engagements, and other visual contributions to local schools and organizations and also a part-time Art professor at Sheridan College.

Mark remains an influential trailblazer within the community.