Ray Harris's Bio

Ray Harris was born near Hannibal Missouri, in 1952 and moved with his family often before settling in Texas. His father, Joe, worked for N.A.S.A. and helped "put a man on the moon." His mother, Thelma, raised six children and encouraged Ray's interest in the Arts at an early age.

In 1970, Ray moved to Southern California and received a B.F.A. from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. He continued his studies by traveling extensively and developed a tendency to paint en plein air and from life. Ray also has worked as an artist in the film industry on feature films since 1978.



ARTIST STATEMENT

"It has been a rewarding journey, making new friends along the way, teachers, models, and fellow artists, all sharing a common goal; to keep the spirit of painting and learning alive. I am challenged by an inner search for good design, color and drawing.

Working in a variety of locations and painting from life, to me, is the most rewarding. Whether it is, a portrait, landscape, seascape, or genre painting, I am searching for my individual vision of the subject. The paint surface and design of the color shapes sometimes take precedence over a rigid copy of the subject. I love to paint."

Ray lives in La Cañada Flintridge, Ca. with his wife, Karen, and daughter, Sophia.

Ray Harris is an Artist member of the California Art Club, Oil Painters of America, and Portrait Painters of America.

1238 Olive Lane

La Canada Flintridge, California 91011-2211

Studio Telephone (818) 952-8910

Website address www.rayharrisstudio.com

Email: ray@rayharrisstudio.com