I had the benefit of taking a graduate-level illustration class this quarter. My ideas about composing a picture and conceptual thinking have improved greatly through the exercises we’ve done in class. Below are two of the assignments, a music gig poster (MTB is from my hometown and one of my favorite bands) and a spot [...]

Some sketches done while attending an event at the N.C. Aquarium. Skulls are from a crocodile (I think) and a dolphin. I’m going to start using the new URL on my artwork, www.meredithrandazzo.com. However, www.rocarts.com still works, it’s just a redirect for now! It’s good to have your own name URL, I just wish my [...]

Our local arts council hosts several exhibitions during the year, and for Black History Month the show is called, “The Color of Soul.” I was immediately taken by the work Conversation with the Elders by New York artist Emmett Wigglesworth, The puzzle-like quality of the shapes reminding me of one of my favorite children’s books, [...]