Rochester illustrator and graphic designer Ron Brancato is the featured artist at the Gates Public Library beginning February 12. This showing of his work reflects his Retro Rochester print series inspired by his appreciation for local architecture and his enjoyment of vintage typography and illustration. Ron’s work typically combines hand drawn and digital art to create the effects he desires. The typography he creates is inspired by his early years hand-lettering signs.
Early in his life, Ron desired to make a career out of art. In 1979, after three years of college, he attended Graphic Careers, a one-year commercial art school located in Rochester. He immediately launched a sign painting business after graduating in 1980, taking time along the way to build his design and illustration portfolio. After a few years lettering signs, he went freelance as a graphic designer/illustrator and continues doing so today in a full-time capacity for corporate clients as well as pursuing his personal art work.
Those interested in purchasing Ron’s prints or note cards may contact him at 585-359-4656 or email him at ronb@rochester.rr.com. Ron’s work is also available at his Etsy shop found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/ROCARTStudio?ele=shop_open.
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