Singer, songwriter, photographer, Grand Ole Opry star, hometown hero, virtuoso picker, Marty Stuart has grown into country music’s renaissance man. In his post-major label life, Cronin Creative has worked closely with the artist to expose the “full Marty” with design that ties together his wide-ranging output – from Grammy-winning albums to an award-winning coffee table book of his photographs to the stage set of his weekly hit TV show. The design celebrates and elevates the time-tested country traditions Stuart cherishes and tirelessly promotes.
“Karen Cronin is one of my dearest creative soulmates and collaborators. It is a joy to work alongside her. She’s helped me realize so many dreams. I’ve taken sketch pad ideas of books, record covers, ad campaigns, event posters, the set design of a television show, as well as a would be museum exhibit, to the doorstep of Cronin Creative. Thanks to Karen, every one of those ideas came to life and live on as beautifully designed, timeless works of arts that I’m honored to have been part of. What sets Karen Cronin’s work apart is, she designs from the heart and integrity is her guide. And to tell it exactly how it is, Miss Cronin is one of the finest people I’ve ever known.” – Marty Stuart
“The World of Marty Stuart” museum exhibition coffee table book, client: Mississippi Department of Archives and History
“The World of Marty Stuart” won a Silver Award from the Southeastern Museums Conference for design
“Altitude” album artwork
Album artwork
“The Pilgrim: A Wall-To-Wall Odyssey” book, client: BMG Books
“Country Music: The Masters” book
The Marty Stuart Show – set design & art direction
“The Marty Stuart Show” book
Art Direction, Publication + Package Design, Collateral (Print), Environmental Graphics, TV Set Design
April 30, 2020
Arts + Entertainment, More, Publications