Size: 18”x12”

Media: Polychromatic oil color pencil on Wood

Year: 2024

Artist: Ray A. Tenorio

An ode to the vibrancy, resilience, and artistic richness of Romani culture. The surreal style intertwines the mystical with the tangible, suggesting a world where tradition and imagination merge. It portrays the Romani spirit as passionate, dynamic, and deeply rooted in music, dance, and connection to nature.

The artwork also seems to invite viewers to look beyond stereotypes and appreciate the complex and beautiful identity of the Romani people. Its dreamlike quality might be a reminder of the importance of preserving cultural heritage while embracing creativity and change.

Toxic love is indeed like an addiction, captivating and consuming, pulling us in despite the dangers we know lie beneath the surface. It’s a lot like the myth of sirens or mermaids who sing beautifully to lure sailors, leading them to their doom. Just as those mythical creatures are alluring but dangerous, toxic love often presents itself as thrilling and irresistible, only to drag us into emotional chaos and heartbreak.

Size: 18”x12”

Media: Polychromatic oil color pencil on Wood

Year: 2024

Artist: Ray A. Tenorio

Size: 18”x12”

Media: Polychromatic oil color pencil on Wood

Year: 2024

Artist: Ray A. Tenorio

The landscape of online dating, while expanding our ability to connect, often creates a “digital divorce” from reality—a separation between the polished online persona and the actual self. This divide, characterized by filtered images, curated narratives, and “headless profiles,” can set up unrealistic expectations, leading to awkward and disappointing moments when these digital connections finally step into the real world.

Size: 18”x12”

Media: Polychromatic oil color pencil on Wood

Year: 2024

Artist: Ray A. Tenorio

“El Papá Azul” (The Blue Dad) symbolizes a small but powerful minority of men who challenge these stereotypes, stepping up as both the provider and primary caregiver. In a world that may expect less from men in this role, El Papá Azul breaks down these low expectations and reshapes what fatherhood can look like.

Medium: Polychromatic Oil color pencils, Polyurethane , wood, crystals. 

Size : 12 inches X 18 inches

Year: October 2024

Artist: Ray Tenorio

A whimsical and profound wedding ceremony between a whale and a penguin, two creatures from vastly different worlds, yet both known for their enduring commitment to their mates. 

This imagined union serves as a metaphor for real commitment—a powerful symbol of love that endures despite differences in background, habitat, or nature.  A reminder that love is not always a matter of similarity but of mutual respect and acceptance of each other’s uniqueness.

Media: Polychromatic Oil color pencils, 180gm canvas paper, oil-base Polyurethane, cowries.

Size: 4ft Height, 3ft width

Date: 04/2022

Framed at work

Artist: Ray Tenorio Viera

The artwork communicates the essence of love as a conscious choice and an intricate dance between two individuals. It shows that commitment requires emotional depth (heart), intellectual effort (brain), respect (crown), and freedom (bird), all nurtured in an environment of balance (stripes) and growth (nature). This piece is an ode to the beauty and effort of choosing to stay together despite differences, challenges, and change.

Medium: Polychromatic oil color pencils mix media canvas , 180gm

Size: 4 feet x 3 feet 

Year:  February,2022

Artist: Ray Tenorio 

Medium: Polychromatic oil color pencils . 300 mix media canvas paper

Size: 24 inches x 18 inches

Year: October 2020

Artist: Ray Tenorio  

Medium: Monochromatic color pencils, pastel, 300gm mix media canvas 
Size : 11 inches X 9 inches.
Year: September, 2021
Artist: Ray Tenorio 

Medium: Polychromatic Oil color pencils, pastel, 300gm mix media canvas 
Size : 3ft x 3ft
Year: September, 2020
Artist: Ray Tenorio

Medium: Polychromatic Oil color pencils, pastel, 300gm mix media canvas 
Size : 24 inches X 18 inches.
Year: December, 2020
Artist: Ray Tenorio

Handmade original Art piece. 

Medium: Polychromatic Oil color pencils, pastel, 300gm mix media canvas 

Size : 24 inches X 18 inches.

Year: June, 2020

Artist: Ray Tenorio

Medium: Polychromatic Oil color pencils, pastel, 300gm mix media canvas 

Size : 24 inches X 18 inches.

Year: January, 2020

Artist: Ray Tenorio

By combining elements of surrealism, bold textures, and a sense of disarray, this artwork encapsulates the essence of Italy's rich fashion heritage—a fusion of history, innovation, and artistic rebellion. It celebrates the transformative power of clothing and design as art, reshaping the familiar into something unexpected and vibrant.

Handmade original Art piece. 

Medium: Polychromatic Oil color pencils, pastel, 300gm mix media canvas 
Size : 24 inches X 18 inches.
Year: June, 2020
Artist: Ray Tenorio

Handmade original Art piece. 

Handmade original Art piece. 

Handmade original Art piece. 

Medium: Polychromatic Oil color pencils,, pastel, 300gm mix media canvas 
Size : 24 inches X 18 inches.
Year: July, 2019
Artist: Ray Tenorio

Handmade original Art piece. 

Handmade original Art piece. 

Medium: Polychromatic Oil color pencils, pastel, 300gm mix media canvas 
Size : 24 inches X 18 inches.
Year: March, 2019
Artist: Ray Tenorio

Handmade original Art piece. 

Handmade original Art piece. 

Handmade original Art piece. 

Medium: Polychromatic Oil color pencils, pastel, 300gm mix media canvas 
Size : 2.5" x 4,6" feet.
Year: September, 2019
Artist: Ray Tenorio