Art Direction & Styling

Marky Pierson is an art director, creative producer, and multi-disciplinary artist known for transforming local commercial and public spaces through immersive visual storytelling. Over a 20-year career, he has integrated graphic design, film production, interior design, and large-scale public art to craft cohesive brand experiences for  high-profile community events, boutique hospitality clients, and bars and restaurants. As the founder of Wonderdog Studios, Pierson leads a creative collective that merges digital production with raw physical installations to preserve and elevate the eccentric local culture.

Group of people at an outdoor celebration, some wearing patriotic costumes and referee shirts, under a large white tent, with tables and other attendees in the background.

Wonderdog Studios

An in-house art team offering video content, graphic design, brand development, art direction, styling, websites, photography, signage, and front-of-house design across hospitality, restaurants, small businesses, arts, nonprofits, real estate, and events. 

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Fantasy Fest

A refreshed art direction and marketing campaign for Fantasy Fest, returning the iconic Key West celebration to its roots in costuming, imagination, fantasy, and creative spectacle.

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Poster for the 88th season of Waterfront Playhouse in Key West, 2026-2027, featuring multiple theatrical productions scheduled from October 2026 to April 2027 with dates, titles, and stage locations.

Waterfront Playhouse

A refreshed branding strategy for the Waterfront Playhouse, bringing bold visuals, polished promotions, and a stronger digital presence to one of Key West’s most beloved cultural institutions.

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Side-by-side image of jewelry. The left side shows a close-up of a string of large, cream-colored, shiny beads on a textured fabric background. The right side displays a pair of earrings with orange beads hanging from thin, curved metal hooks, mounted on a stand.

green pineapple

Stage with colorful banners and tropical plants, during a literary seminar event at a conference center.

 literary seminar 

Crowded beachside event featuring people in colorful costumes including zombies, witches, and fantastical characters, with many bicycles parked nearby and a large skeleton figure in a suit, set against a backdrop of the ocean and clear blue sky.

zombie bike ride

Man in racing costume riding a yellow, vintage-style car in a parade on a sunny day, with people and float procession in the background.

papio kinetic sculpture parade

Crowd of people at a lively event with colorful balloons, a performer in a costume with a feathered hat, and vibrant lighting in an indoor space.

Tutu party

Interior of a modern lounge or cafe with a colorful, eclectic decor. Features include blue velvet ottomans, a hanging egg chair with beige cushion, a corner with pink chairs and a small side table, and a wall decorated with vintage posters and cut-outs of bottles and a martini glass. Large windows provide natural light, and there are green plants and ornate ceiling tiles.

tiger Bar & Champagne Room

People viewing artwork in an art gallery, with paintings on the walls and sketched art pieces displayed on boards in the foreground.

ART Space

A young man spray painting graffiti art on a colorful wall, wearing a purple cap and earphones.

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