Stan was born in Banbury, England in 1952 to Polish parents.

He lived in the Cotswolds until he was seven years old, when he moved to Birmingham. Stan attended Moseley Road Art School from the age of 11 and then, at the age of 18, started a three-year apprenticeship at Hurlston Design in Birmingham, a design studio where he worked illustrating and designing brochures for various clients.

At the age of 21, Stan left Hurlston Design to work in a variety of advertising agencies as a designer and art director.

Then, eight years later, the opportunity arose for Stan to go freelance as a freelance illustrator. He worked day and night to produce a substantial portfolio of work, constantly knocking on advertising agencies' doors until he was entrusted with commissions for their clients.

Thereafter, Stan's work appeared in National poster campaigns for several major clients, such as Woman & Penthouse Magazine & on National Television ( Black Adder 3rd ).

Stan's work has sold world-wide through Sotheby's & Christie's Art Auctions. Many paintings are available as published prints in open & limited editions.

PRIZES & AWARDS

1997 - JOINT 1st SOLOMON WHITEHEAD NATIONAL PAINTING COMPETITION.
( WINE, WOMEN AND SONG )

2001 - JUNE - 1st BEST WILDLIFE, JANE POWEL GALLERY, KENILWORTH.
( WHITE TIGER, WATERCOLOUR )

2001 - AUGUST - SILVER AWARD, WILDLIFE ART SOCIETY ANNUAL, BRISTOL.
( LION FEAST )

2003 - JANUARY - ROYAL BIRMINGHAM SOCIETY OF ARTISTS ( RBSA ) THE BEATRICE TURNER PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE.
( SEA SUNSET 2 )