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Sue Mattero, Graphic Design, AA+D, Norwalk Community College
 

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Sue Mattero, Graphic Design, 1994

Just in case…, Illustration and Design
Art is my second career. During my “first life,” I was a classically-trained french horn player, but recently, I have taken a hiatus from music in order to dedicate all of my time to art.

After taking a variety of art classes and workshops in the early 90’s (including watercolor, collage, life drawing, bookbinding, and found object assemblage), I decided to make art my new career.

Upon enrolling in the graphic design program at NCC, I discovered a love for computer graphics—and was hooked instantly. Since graduation, I’ve worked on every aspect of print, from pre-press, to layout, design and illustration. Today, I am a full-time illustrator, and am fortunate to be a frequent greeting card designer for the Trader Joe’s grocery chain, as well as other clients, including Taunton Press, Globe Pequot Press, and Penny Press Publications.

None of this would have been possible without NCC, and the knowledgeable faculty there. It was perfect for someone like myself, who had degrees in another field but wanted to “hit the ground running” in a new career. I haven’t looked back since!

All images copyright © 2010 by Sue Mattero. All rights reserved.

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