Meet the Register: Mark Marturello, artist
Marturello considers it an honor for the last 27 years to be an illustrator for the Register.
Meet the Register: Mark Marturello, artist Marturello considers it an honor for the last 27 years to be an illustrator for the Register. Check out this story on desmoinesregister.com: http://dmreg.co/1MoYyxV
Mark Marturello Published 8:51 p.m. CT July 12, 2015
MARK MARTURELLO began working for the Register in the 1970s as a paperboy. He enjoyed seeing the art of Frank Miller, Tom Weinman and Loren Doppenberg. He considers it an honor for the last 27 years to be an illustrator for the Register, including the past year as a sketchbook artist. mmarture@dmreg.com; 515-284-8343(Photo: The Register)Buy Photo
My favorite guilty pleasure(s) are ... Pizza. All kinds. But my all-time favorite would be Felix & Oscar's. If I'm going for an authentic New York slice, it would be a newer place out west called Taste Of New York. I'm also a craft beer fan. Firetrucker's Two Alarm Red has to be the best beer in our area.
Where did you grow up? I'm a Des Moines south-side Italian who grew up near MacRae Park. Loved my schools: Park Avenue, Brody and Lincoln. I couldn't have picked a better place or time to grow up.
If I wasn't a journalist, I would be an … Art teacher. I would love to inspire kids and be inspired by what they do.
How did you get your start in journalism? Kind of by accident. I was working as an artist for the federal government at Fort Knox, near Louisville, Ky., and got a call from Lyle Boone, who was a former professor of mine, and he just happened to be the design editor of The Des Moines Register. It was a great opportunity for me and my wife, Kori, to move back home. Also, the fact that it was always my dream to work for the Register (after seeing Frank Miller cartoons in the paper for many years) made it an easy choice.
What's your favorite spot in Iowa? Hands down, Kinnick Stadium on game day. I love the tailgate, the crowd, and usually the games. When the music starts playing "Back in Black" I know it's time for the swarm to hit the field. "Go Hawkeyes!"
MARK MARTURELLO began working for the Register in the 1970s as a paperboy. He enjoyed seeing the art of Frank Miller, Tom Weinman and Loren Doppenberg. He considers it an honor for the last 27 years to be an illustrator for the Register, including the past year as a sketchbook artist. mmature@dmreg.com; 515-284-8343
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