From the Vault: Thomas Szumowski

Thomas Szumowski (1956- 2007) was born in Northampton, and stayed in the area, attending school in Easthampton before pursuing art at the Massachusetts College of Art and graduating in 1983.  Szumowski soon became a self-employed illustrator. His work features vibrant and highly detailed nature scenes and wildlife. His illustrations won a National Arts for the Parks contest, were featured in many publications including Yankee Magazine, and his work spanned commercial clients such as the Cincinnati Zoo, USPS Commemorative Stamps, Kodak, and Disney.