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Ray Harris (Raycasso)
- Ojai, CA
- Caricaturist
- Travels up to 3000 miles
- $275-$10,000
Overview
Hello Friends,
I am new to this platform, but far from new to the entertainment field!
For over 40 years, Ray Harris aka “rAyCaSsO “ has been putting a smile on people’s faces!
Raycasso uses markers and Prisma pencils on archival paper and is protected in a clear envelope.
He averages 7 to 10 drawings per hour in black and white. Color versions take a little more time.
Raycasso has worked on 16 Disney ANIMATED films including:
The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King Aladdin, just to name a few…
Raycasso offers demonstrations in SILHOUETTES, LIVE PAINTING, PLEIN AIR, PORTRAITS, and CHALK ART.
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Booking Info
Price Range: $275-$10,000
Gig Length: 120 - 4800 minutes
Languages: English, Body Language
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Liability Insurance
Website: Visit website
Phone Number: Call
What to Expect
Ray wants to help you create the best experience possible. He is more than an Artist, he will bring an upbeat vibe to the event and engage with the audience.
Speed painting is an indoor or outdoor activity. Reception areas are perfect for a live painting demonstrations.
About
Raycasso received a BFA from Art Center College of Design. He studied drawing with Lorser Feitelson and Ward Kimball. His painting style was fine tuned by Sergei Bongart and Hal Kramer.
His love of drawing and painting has propelled him forward, working in Hollywood as a storyboard artist and illustrator. He worked as an artist at Walt Disney Pictures for over twenty-three years.
He taught for OTIS PARSONS COLLEGE OF DESIGN and many of his students have successful careers.
Artist Statement
“It has been a rewarding journey, making friends along the way. Fellow teachers, artists, film-makers, all sharing a common goal: to keep the spirit of drawing and learning alive. I am challenged by an inner search for good design, color and drawing.”
Additional Booking Notes
Raycasso can set up well before the event and provides the complete package (lighting, projection and all the art materials.)
Raycasso can customize your event to fit your needs.
[Wikipedia] A caricature can refer to a portrait that exaggerates or distorts the essence of a person or thing to create an easily identifiable visual likeness.
A variety of styles exist for caricatures, with each artist adding a bit of themselves to a particular style. Ray has a number of different techniques, which can be requested by the organizer or the subject as illustrated by this website. Aside from traditional caricatures, both digital and hand drawn, Ray has developed his own cubist caricature style dubbed Raycasso. This style is an homage to Pablo Picasso’s lesser known caricature period.
For personal use the client make as many copies or products as they like, but
Ray retains the copyright and should be contacted for commerical use. He also reserves the right to use the images for advertising and marketing purposes.
Raycasso can be hired for digital caricature presentations. They are like regular caricature events, only much cooler!
Some advantages of digital caricatures are:
Viewers can watch the caricature drawn on a computer and projected onto a 40″ screen.
Your name or company logo can be added to the caricature at your request.
Vivid colors are more readily available with digital caricatures.
The drawing is printed as a 4″x6″ photo for the guest, which is a perfect size to carry with you from the event.
Soft copies of the caricature file can be downloaded from a private online gallery to phone, PDA, or computer after the event.
Once downloaded the guest may use the caricature to make larger prints, t-shirts, coffee mugs, and hunderds of other souveniers.
The file is yours to enjoy forever as a reminder of the party or event you attended.
Silhouette art is another service Raycasso offers. These 5 x 7 paper cuts are fast add unique. The artwork is protected in a plastic sleeve so the guests can frame them at a later time. Ray caso has developed his own style of executing his silhouette cuts.
Raycasso LIVE PAINTING DEMONSTRATIONS
Generally, he works on medium size canvases with oil paints.. For wedding live paintings, he uses his photographs taken from the special moments while the wedding photographer is also shooting his photographs.
Raycasso finishes the artwork in the studio and reveals the painting after the honeymoon to the happy couple.
Raycasso is excited about his new endeavor, which is sidewalk art. This is a fun party event that everyone can do. Raycasso demonstrates some simple approaches, and then helps the children of all ages create their own art.
Raycasso will furnish the materials for this special party event.
If you have any information, not covered in these details feel free to contact Raycasso!
Influences & Inspiration
Of course, Raycasso has been influenced by many celebrated artists.
Growing up in the 60s his work was influenced by album covers and movie posters.
In the 70s the colleges he attended brought formal training to his work.
During the 80s, working at Walt Disney strengthen his skills as a draftsman and filmmaker. As a fine artist, Raycasso was always intrigued by the works of the turn of the century impressionists and modern painters.
In the 90s, Raycasso found a new interest in storytelling, so he was influenced by production designers and art directors from Hollywood.
Since the turn of the century the biggest influence has been the Internet and the digital revolution.
of course, Ray has been so influenced by Picasso, a person who was willing to take a risk and change his approach to working in different art styles and materials.
Raycasso loves to share his skills and inspire others to follow their dreams.
Setup Requirements
Hand drawn Caricatures only need a couple chairs from the client, Raycasso brings everything else.
for Raycasso’s digital Caricatures, he brings his computer, printer, and digital projector. If necessary, the client can provide a screen or television, audio equipment, electricity, and a couple chairs.
for speed painting, or live plein air, painting demonstration’s, Raycasso brings all the art materials necessary. Details may be worked out if there are any custom designs included.
Chalk drawings are best executed on smooth, white concrete. Raycasso supplies all the chalk for this event.
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