Stuart Fjellanger

Stu’s distinctive style is built on a foundation of academic training in fine art and illustration.

Born and raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Stu first studied art at Augustana College. His interest in art brought him to the Minneapolis College of Art & Design (MCAD). After completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at MCAD, Stu worked briefly as an independent illustrator known for his linocut prints. Although he received professional praise of his linocuts, he entered the field of fine art. His oil paintings have been exhibited in a number of galleries, a variety of public spaces, and are part of many private collections.

After spending ten years in fine art, Stu returned to illustration, his first love. He enjoys working with linocut prints and digital tools, and oil paints in his illustrations.

Stu is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Illustration at the University of Hartford. He lives in Minnesota with his wife and their young daughter.

Stu teaches linocut printmaking, oil painting, Introduction to Illustration, children’s book illustration and History of Illustration at the Edina Art Center.