I am Mark Lucarelli, a multi-disciplinary artist and founder/president of Northstarr Murals & Design in St. Charles, IL. I create indoor/outdoor murals, 2D illustrations, posters, acrylic paintings, and digital artwork, and I partner with local artists to plan, market, and execute art shows. My mural and design work has served clients including St. Charles North High School, Western Ave. Elementary (Geneva), MORE Brewing (Bartlett), Ike & Oak Brewing (Romeoville), and Riverlands Brewing (St. Charles), as well as breweries across the Chicagoland area. I also handle merch design and most recently; a Pollyanna Brewing Coffee label project. In addition to art, I lead Northstarr Consulting, helping hotels with remote sales and marketing. I’m a full-time Dad, motorcycle enthusiast, and community connector who enjoys mentoring teams and bringing people together through art, hospitality, and events. I’m proficient in Procreate on iPad and a range of hospitality and sales software, and I’m always looking for new collaborations and opportunities to create.

Mark Lucarelli

I am Mark Lucarelli, a multi-disciplinary artist and founder/president of Northstarr Murals & Design in St. Charles, IL. I create indoor/outdoor murals, 2D illustrations, posters, acrylic paintings, and digital artwork, and I partner with local artists to plan, market, and execute art shows. My mural and design work has served clients including St. Charles North High School, Western Ave. Elementary (Geneva), MORE Brewing (Bartlett), Ike & Oak Brewing (Romeoville), and Riverlands Brewing (St. Charles), as well as breweries across the Chicagoland area. I also handle merch design and most recently; a Pollyanna Brewing Coffee label project. In addition to art, I lead Northstarr Consulting, helping hotels with remote sales and marketing. I’m a full-time Dad, motorcycle enthusiast, and community connector who enjoys mentoring teams and bringing people together through art, hospitality, and events. I’m proficient in Procreate on iPad and a range of hospitality and sales software, and I’m always looking for new collaborations and opportunities to create.

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I am Mark Lucarelli, a multi-disciplinary artist and founder/president of Northstarr Murals & Design in St. Charles, IL. I create indoor/outdoor murals, 2D illustrations, posters, acrylic paintings, and digital artwork, and I partner with local artists to plan, market, and execute art shows. My mural and design work has served clients including St. Charles North High School, Western Ave. Elementary (Geneva), MORE Brewing (Bartlett), Ike & Oak Brewing (Romeoville), and Riverlands Brewing (St. Charles), as well as breweries across the Chicagoland area. I also handle merch design and most recently; a Pollyanna Brewing Coffee label project.

In addition to art, I lead Northstarr Consulting, helping hotels with remote sales and marketing. I’m a full-time Dad, motorcycle enthusiast, and community connector who enjoys mentoring teams and bringing people together through art, hospitality, and events. I’m proficient in Procreate on iPad and a range of hospitality and sales software, and I’m always looking for new collaborations and opportunities to create.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Artist, President at Northstarr Murals & Design
January 1, 2020 - Present
Founder and President of a Fine Art company specializing in indoor/outdoor murals, 2D illustrations/posters, acrylic paintings, and digital artwork. Led planning, setup, marketing, and execution of art shows; designed murals for schools and breweries; created merch designs including a Pollyanna Coffee label.
Bartender, Server, Trivia Host at GlobalBrew Taphouse
October 1, 2019 - November 1, 2025
First team member hired; designed and painted mural on the main draft wall; launched weekly trivia nights and helped expand offerings with a food program in 2023.
President/CEO at Northstarr Consulting
July 1, 2021 - Present
Founder of a small independent consulting firm specializing in remote hotel sales & marketing; grew client portfolio and increased sales year over year; collaborates with GMs, front office staff, and owners; manages contracts, room blocks, RFPs, reservations, payments, and prospecting.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Columbia College Chicago
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002
GED at Mayfield Secondary School of the Arts
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

Bassett certified
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Education