Ray's Canvas

Greeting

Welcome to my site, here is a little look into my life.

For years I have been a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Parish located in Santa Barbara, California. Week after week I've attended Sunday mass and often admired the art and sculptures in this historic church. In 2003, I completed a painting of Saint Juan Diego commissioned by Our Lady of Sorrows. Having established a strong connection to this church and Pastor Quihuis, I volunteered to revamp a large majority of the statues in the church. So many looked aged and weathered from time. Some had moderate to severe breaks and paint chippings, but one by one I cleaned, plastered, sanded and repainted each damaged statue, to bringing back its luster and original brilliance. With so much confidence and comfort in this subject matter, I then turned to my good friend and spiritual advisor, Reverend George Brookes Jr.

The reverend and I have known each other for years because of my work as a set designer and Production Director at a local community access television station. Having known me for so long he commissioned me to create 3 painting for his Pentecostal church, The Bethel Church of Christ ( also in Santa Barbara ). In 2007 I completed The Birth of Christ, The Last Supper and The Resurrection.

I take great pride in my volunteer work and I am proud to be able to share my gifts with churches in my community. I feel blessed to be able to do what I do and I am honored to be acknowledged for my art. Therefore, I would like to take this moment to thank Pastor Luis Quihuis and Reverend George Brooks Jr. not only for their continued support, but also for giving me the opportunity to give back to the community.

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