Sparkman Designs
What is Sparkman Designs?
Sparkman Designs offers a wide range of services, including mural painting, logo creation, stickers, and more for both individuals and businesses. Among the most popular products are custom illustrations and portraits. Sparkman Designs has collaborated with many businesses in the Pasco County area, especially in creating custom prints and stickers tailored to their needs. Be sure to visit the "Portfolio" section to see the latest work created by Sparkman Designs.
Who is Sparkman Designs?
Greetings from Pasco County, Florida! We are Katie Sutton and Jared Nicolette, and together we are Sparkman Designs!
Katie graduated from Florida Southern College with a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, minoring in Studio Art. She is the creator and owner of Sparkman Designs, and she also works full-time as an art teacher for Pasco County Schools. In her role at Sparkman Designs, Katie serves as the artist, illustrator, graphic designer, and photographer.
Jared graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in Business Marketing. He is currently pursuing a Finance degree while working at a bank. At Sparkman Designs, Jared handles the financial operations and oversees the business structure.
Katie and Jared grew up together, and Jared proposed to Katie on their one-year anniversary. They are both excited to be getting married in January 2026.
Behind the Name
Katie's great aunt, Vivian Sparkman, whom she affectionately called "Bebe," was born and raised in Pasco County, Florida. Bebe's passion for drawing and painting resonated throughout the county as she contributed doodles to the Dade City Newspaper. Painting in her red shed not only brought her joy but also helped Uncle JC pay the bills. Her love for the arts inspired many people, including Katie herself.
Vivian was also a strong feminist. She passionately protested against the demolition of City Hall before the 2000s, always standing up for what she believed in. As a young girl, Katie would watch Pinocchio while enjoying spaghetti, a must-have dish at Vivian's house. Her unique fashion sense and interior design featured pineapples and her vibrant red kitchen. Vivian sparked Katie's love for art, and her name has inspired Katie's business.
Now, Katie is an aunt herself and has also taken on the name Bebe. She hopes to be as wonderful an aunt to her nieces as her Aunt Bebe was to her.
Behind the Logo
Sparkman Designs is thrilled to unveil a new logo as it embarks on another chapter in its journey.
Many may wonder why an orange slice was chosen as a symbol for a freelance design business. Katie's father had a deep passion for agriculture, particularly the citrus industry. Growing up, she worked alongside him in their backyard, planting peas and checking on his cherished citrus plants. Katie and her sister spent countless weekends with sticky fingers, peeling oranges on the playground with their dad or helping their mom make fresh orange juice from the fruits harvested in their backyard.
Katie's father passed away in May 2023 after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia. He was always her biggest supporter and a fan of her artwork.
Sparkman Designs is now dedicated to the memory of both her great-aunt, Vivian Sparkman, and her father, Brent Sutton.​