Rick Krall
  

Rick has been a full-time artist since 1987, but has devoted much of his life to creativity and art.

He began his full-time art career at Tamara Backdrops in Chicago. At Tamara, he produced backdrops used in television commercials ads print advertising for numerous major clients, including Nike, Hewlett-Packard, McDonald's, 7-Eleven, Domino's Pizza, and many others.

In 1989, Rick moved to Ann Arbor to work with Tobins Lake Studios. While the majority of his work in Chicago was used by major corporations for commercial use, Tobins allowed him to broaden his work to include theatrical backdrops as well.

During his eleven-year tenure at Tobins, Rick has completed projects for every major American automotive manufacturer (General Motors, Ford Motor Company and Chrysler) as well as other manufactures like Volkswagen and Audi. He has also completed major projects for Henry Ford Museum, the University of Michigan, Star Theaters, Peterbuilt, and WXYZ Channel 7, among many others.

Rick has worked on major displays for each of the major American auto manufacturers to be displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers' Association Show in Las Vegas. In addition, he has also completed projects for major electronics manufacturers to be displayed at the Consumer Electronics Show, also in Las Vegas.

In addition to commercial work, Rick worked as the head designer for the Gem Theater on one of Detroit's longest running productions, "The All Night Strut." Other theatrical productions include work at the Fox and State Theaters in Detroit and the Grand Rapids Ballet Company. He has also volunteered many hours with the Twin Mask Theater Youth Group in Livingston County, MI. Rick has also completed several projects for Detroit-area school districts and churches.

Rick has placed over 350 pieces into private and corporate collections. He has also had his work on the cover of the Ann Arbor Observer and had work covered and / or included in numerous other publications, including Big Ideas Magazine, Livingston County Press, Ann Arbor News, The Detroit News and the Pine Island News.

After 11 years with Tobins Lake Studios, Rick is proud to announce the formation of a new studio started in 2001, Lakeside Artworks. In conjunction with his partner Patty Krall, Rick and Lakeside Artworks will continue to offer the same quality service his clients have come to expect. Lakeside Artworks will continue to offer the same design services, commercial art, murals, backdrops, paintings, faux-finishes and more. Lakeside will also introduce residential paint service and a new line of nature photography to supplant and enhance its traditional services

 

Birth date:	August 26, 1953, Toledo, OH
Residence:	Howell, MI
Education:	University of Toledo, Davis College

               Patty Krall
  

Patty has been a full-time artist since 1998, but has worked as a part-time contractor with Tobins Lake Studios and her partner Rick Krall since 1993.

She began working as a respiratory therapist in Gladwin, MI in 1973. In 1985, she moved to Howell, MI and worked full-time as an RT until 1992. She cut back her hours at the hospital to spend more time at home with her children and to concentrate more on her interesting art and photography.

In 1993, she began her part-time work with Tobins. She lent her talents to several major projects for theater groups, automotive manufactures, television commercials, school districts and churches. She also did work in numerous residential homes, all the while continuing to build a powerful portfolio of nature photography with a concentration on flowers and flora.

Among the major projects she has worked on are the On Star Batmobile display at the North American International Auto show, Cranbrook, the Grand Rapids Ballet Company, Monsoon Audio, Henry Ford Museum, and a massive makeover of the Rodgers Chevrolet service aisle. Patty was also a semi-finalist in a photography contest with one of her many flower photographs.

One of the most unique projects she has participated in was the revitalization of numerous utility poles in Pine Island, FL. Patty and Rick Krall developed many designs to improve and beautify the landscape of Pine Island, and worked closely with the city to implement the program. Overall, they revitalized several utility poles throughout the city.

She has also placed many photographs and paintings in private collections throughout Ohio, Michigan and Florida.

In addition, she has volunteered many hours with the Twin Mask Theater Youth Group in Livingston County, MI.

 

Birth date:	September 3, 1955
Residence:	Howell, MI