Being in love with our past self is a profound reflection of self-awareness and nostalgia. It often surfaces when we look back on moments in life where we felt freer, more innocent, or more aligned with who we believe we should be. This sentiment can be empowering, bittersweet, or even a gentle wake-up call, depending on how we process it.

Height: 18” x 12"

Media: Polychromatic oil color pencil on Wood

Year: 2024

Artist: Ray A. Tenorio

Handmade original Art piece. 

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

Size: 4 feet x 3 feet 

Year:  February,2022

Artist: Ray Tenorio 

Handmade original Art piece. 

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.

Media: Polychromatic Oil color pencils, wood, oil-base Polyurethane, cowries.

Size: 4ft Height, 2ft width

Date: 11/2022

Artist: Ray Tenorio Viera

Handmade original Art piece. 

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.

Handmade original Art piece. 

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. 

Handmade original Art piece. 

A wonderfully tender and layered romance art piece, set against the complexity of two individuals who find each other at just the right time. One, recently divorced, carries traces of vulnerability, while the other, a free-spirited soul, moves effortlessly through life, unbound yet drawn toward something unexpected.

Surreal and deeply expressive, this painting embodies love, transformation, and destiny. The intricate layering of figures, elements, and symbolism tells the story of two souls colliding in perfect harmony—navigating personal struggles, shedding past wounds, and embracing a love neither sought but both needed.

Wine flows, music hums, and fate paints their path. A connection born in spontaneity grows into something undeniable, culminating in a marriage proposal and an intimate, beautifully unfiltered wedding. A celebration not just of love, but of timing, serendipity, and the art of finding home in another.

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, wood, oil-base Polyurethane, Cowries.

Size: 4ft height, 1,5ft width

Date: 09/2022

Framed art work

Artist: Ray Tenorio Viera

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

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

Life is a journey—a mosaic of stages that we navigate, from the innocence of our fetal beginnings to the wisdom of old age. As humans, we are in constant transformation, evolving with each passing day. Every sunrise is a chance to start anew, and every season reveals another facet of who we are.

Each age, like a mirror, reflects a different version of ourselves. Our personalities are shaped not only by time but by the places we inhabit, the people we meet, and the experiences we embrace

The Journey of Life is an art piece, a testament to the endless evolution of our existence. It is a story that begins before we draw our first breath and transcends the boundaries of mortality.

This journey has no end, for its echoes ripple across the hearts of others, carrying our essence forward in ways we may never know.

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

Size: 18 inch Height, 12 inch width

Date: 011/2022

Framed at work

Artist: Ray Tenorio Viera