We welcome you to explore our gallery of photo-based digital paintings. This work is the core of our art practice, starting with a single or multiple photographic images and transforming them into a unique work of art. Ray has a passion for this process which involves painting and blending many layers of textures and other content, either throughout the entire image or in the tiniest portion of the image. The final image can have up to a hundred layers and the file sizes can reach over 10 gigabytes. The process can take a few hours or may progress over several months.

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Traditions

The area of Southeast Asia known as the Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet at the Mekong River was historically known for its extensive opium production. The area is home to six groups known as the hill tribes – the Karen, Hmong, Mien, Lahu, Akha and Lisu. The brass rings worn by the Palong Long Necks (aka Karen Long Necks) are worn as a child starting around the age of 4 or 5 and rings are added as they grow. The more rings worn by a tribe’s woman, the more beautiful she is in the eyes of their customs.

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Photoartistry Gallery

Photoartistry Gallery