Meet the Team

Suzann Norris - Director

Suzann is one of the founders and head curator of Black Couch. She handles fundraising, scheduling, and any + all art inquiries. When not facilitating the daily operations of the studio, she’s doing yoga, encouraging her many children in their artistic pursuits, or painting landscape portraits of her own.

847.321.5681

theblackcouchstudio@gmail.com

Mark A. Narens - Artist

Over his thirty-year career, Mark has created a huge inventory of artwork over multiple mediums such as; acrylic and spray paint on canvas, charcoal drawings, mixed medium glass, functional art, indoor and outdoor wall murals and wall sculptures which have shown at galleries, festivals, and charity events around the country.  For the past nine years, his artworks raised thousands of dollars for different charitable organizations and fundraisers at live auction. 

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Tayton Torson - Project Manager

I'm Tayton, the creative mind behind this digital haven where art comes to life. As the project manager, I wear many hats – from strategically promoting a diverse gallery featuring unique artwork and collectibles to navigating the ever-evolving world of NFTs and driving the online sale of captivating art through effective marketing.

My passion extends to every corner of this space – from crafting eye-catching merchandise to creating posters that tell stories. I thrive on turning innovative ideas into reality and ensuring your online shopping experience is nothing short of delightful.

Join me on this artistic journey, and let's explore the intersection of creativity and technology together.

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