About
Our Instructors
Ron Plante is a lifelong artist, designer, illustrator and educator. He has devoted his 40-year career to the pursuit of excellence in fine art, graphic design, illustration and visual communication. Ron’s experience includes owning and operating a successful design and illustration studio, working as an art and graphic design college professor, and professional positions in art, graphics and print design, leadership, management and production.
Known as Le Grand Fromage, Ron is recognized for his passionate sermons on the value of unplugged preliminary skills combined with digital execution. Ron teaches adjunct courses, runs Yellow Brick Road Productions and is a Producer for New Millennium Education. He is a visual communications consultant and creates art, illustration and design. Ron holds an MA from Kaplan University, a BA from Rivier College and a Diploma/Certificate from N.E. School of Art and Design.
Jenifer Dexter is a professional designer with a passion for creating great design. Her design philosophy requires that designs not only follow the methods and practices of traditional creation but also that they’re properly executed with the appropriate technology. Jennifer’s career includes positions in publishing, corporate design and education.
Jenifer holds an MA from Savannah College of Art and Design and a BFA from Syracuse University. Jenifer is currently juggling freelance design, technical consulting and raising her family.
Tom Mungovan is an artist, illustrator, designer and adjunct instructor. Tom has also co-authored instructional texts and newspaper articles on the local art scene.
Free-lancing as Vanmungo Graphics, Tom brings pro experience and a great sense of humor to our team.
He holds an AA from The Art Institute of Seattle, a BA from Franklin Pierce college and is currently pursuing an MFA from Goddard College.
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