So, wanted to post something positive rather just more medical updates on my brain tumor battle. Enjoy!
“Johnny Cash”
Spray Paint on 30″ x 24″ Canvas by Me
Sold / Commissioned
Prints available at 50% OFF w/ coupon code ART50 at checkout here —> Johnny Cash Print
Many of you have been following my struggle with this brain tumor. I wanted to post something positive…. so here is a painting I created after battling with partial paralysis on my right side (my dominant side) very recently. I worked on getting back into painting quickly as it really is one of the only things that makes me feel human anymore with all of the meds and seizures related to this baseball sized intruded in my brain. Please read my timeline if interested 🙂 I am very positive and inspired daily by the love and support coming in from around the world.
This piece was from a picture sent to me by a client in Wales. Here is the image of it. Clicking it will lead to the video of the creation (painting, not the stenciling which took 40+ hours) which is pretty dang cool. Enjoy!
Of course, EVERYTHING is still 50% off in my Etsy shop using coupon code ART50 at checkout (This will cut the price you see in half) to aid with our ever increasing expenses, appts., treatment, medication, etc…
**Store Link –> https://www.etsy.com/shop/UrbanWallArt
Also, any contribution to our GoFundMe is appreciated. –> http://www.gofundme.com/rayferrer
With love and devotion,
Ray
Family, bloggers, friends, fans, and supporters,
Another Seizure:
On Friday the 13th (I know,.. right) I had a seizure that lasted for 2 hours, caused by this brain tumor, as many of you are now aware of. It landed me in the ER for quite some time and most of it I do not remember. Which is probably best.
One funny thing I do remember though; as the seizure started I was alert and when the EMT / Ambulance staff arrived they said to me “Sir, can you please hold still so I can get an IV in?” This actually made me laugh out loud and still does 🙂
So, up until today, and still a tad bit so, I am dealing with partial paralysis on my right side which is temporary I am told and called Todd’s Paralysis. I have been doing strength training, working on writing and typing, etc… to build up my tolerance and abilities to get back to painting. This blog post, to this point, has taken me over an hour as I get dizzy staring at the screen.
More Artwork:
As my strength increases and as I persevere and push through this partial paralysis I will continue to make new paintings and take on commissioned paintings once again. This is what I love to do and what keeps me going as I am blessed to say I am a full time artist!
I also wanted to tell you all about 4 old Black & White ORIGINAL paintings I have that were very sentimental to me and I was never going to get rid of them but I must make them available to assist with our fight and fundraising for medical and living expenses. I have included them in my Etsy shop under the Section “Original Artwork.” They are 50% off list price with coupon code ART50 if used at checkout (take price you see and cut in half) so the saving are substantial and a great chance to own something of mine that is truly rare!! Here is each piece. You can click on each and read a little about it in the description. I know these are not the vibrant colorful pieces you are used to seeing but these are near and dear to me and the ONLY originals I have left that are mine. Many people have told me in the past to not open up about my paintings, to leave interpretation to the viewer but these are different. These I need to share with you so you can see why they mean so much to me so you understand how important it is that they go to a good home, in order to aid us in our financial fight.
As always, EVERYTHING in my Etsy Shop is now 50% off with code ART50 to aid our fight. Prints, originals, you name it!
New View on Life:
I have always been an optimistic guy! Lately things have really shuffled around for me. I see things differently, more clearly. I see people bicker or argue about things that don’t REALLY matter. This frustrates me more than it used to. My wife and I are really stressed, stretched, and tested with the situation(s) we are in but we manage to communicate in a loving manner, regardless of the medication reactions (or overreactions) I may have. We can do it. When I see other people argue over something as simple as the type of bread to buy, or the fact that a dish was put away in the wrong spot…. it really stands out. Is this what is important to some? Is this worth disappointment?
Other than sharing, reblogging, tweeting, facebooking, or whatever you can do with my story…… please remember this… You are here today! Smile and enjoy this day as if it is your last! Please never take anything for granted!
Your artist and friend!
Ray Ferrer
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I wanted to create something that would inspire all!
**SOLD** See more available work here —-> Ray’s Shop
“Midnight Cyclone” is Spray Paint on Canvas by me and is an original remix of my earlier Cyclone piece from Coney Island.
Measures 20″ x 16″ and is thick profile measuring 1.5″ thick.
****SOLD**** But you can find more art and other great items here—->>>> MY ETSY STORE
“Midnight Cyclone”
Ray Ferrer – 2013
20″ x 16″
“Heels” – Spray Paint on Canvas by Me… measures 2ft wide x 3ft tall. This piece is available for a limited time SOLD.
“Heels”
Ray Ferrer – 2013
Mixed Media on Canvas
2ft Wide x 3ft Tall
“AFRO-Disiac” is my latest design. I have it now on a limited number of Canvas Totes and will be putting more on T-Shirts.
*** REMEMBER** From now until the end of June ANYONE who orders an item from my Etsy store will be entered in a drawing to win an original painting by me valued at $500 or more and I WILL SHIP ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. The winner will be randomly chosen from a number generator. I hand make these items.
I will contact the winner on July 1st via email. Here is the link… https://www.etsy.com/shop/UrbanWallArt
“AFRO-Disiac” Tote Bag
Ray Ferrer – 2013
New sizes and styles just in….
***Thank you to all of my fans and followers!!! As a special thank you I wanted to show my gratitude.
From now until the end of June ANYONE who orders a shirt from my Etsy store will be entered in a drawing to win an original painting by me valued at $500 or more and I WILL SHIP ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. The winner will be randomly chosen from a number generator. I hand make these shirts.
CHECK daily if you don’t see something now as I will be adding new colors and sizes weekly.
I will contact the winner on July 1st via email. Here is the link… https://www.etsy.com/shop/UrbanWallArt
Dandelion Creations by me. I was not finished with doing these wonderful pieces so I created my last and final two based on times of Day. I did a Sunset inspired version and a Twilight (Not the vampires) inspired version.
These are available for a limited time on SOLD. See more in my Etsy shop. Click —–> Ray’s Etsy
“Type Bar” – Is spray paint on canvas by me as a tribute to the typewriter. The piece measures 24″ x 18″ and is ready to hang. It comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity by me.
***SOLD*** More Available in my Etsy shop —-> CLICK HERE
“Type Bar”
By Ray Ferrer
24″ x 18″
Mixed Media on Canvas
“Midnight Dandelion” – Is spray paint (Blues, Purples, Black & White) on canvas by me inspired by my “Beginnings” piece. I seldom use color and this came out magnificently.
*** GET IT HERE SOLD!! — See more at my Etsy shop –—-> Etsy
“Midnight Dandelion”
20″ x 16″
Ray Ferrer
“Old School” – Tribute to the typewriter. Spray Paint on 14″ x 11″ Canvas by Me.
This piece is available for a LIMITED time SOLD!!! More on my Etsy Shop CLICK –> HERE <–
“Old School” – A Tribute to the Typewriter
“Beginnings” – is spray paint on canvas by me, it measures 36″ x 36″
This piece was spray paint on canvas but due to its popularity I have made it a post card.
Have a look —> DANDELION POSTCARD
“Ferris Wheel” – is Spray Paint on canvas by me, it measures 36″ x 24″
**SOLD** – See more available work in my shop —> RAY’S SHOP
“Ferris Wheel”
“Sea Me” – is spray paint on canvas, it measures 30″ x 24″ ***SOLD***
***ALSO*** I will be giving away free merchandise to random followers on my Facebook page every month! Come over and like the page. Here is the link –> https://www.facebook.com/urbanwallart
See more on my Etsy store at https://www.etsy.com/shop/UrbanWallArt
“Sea Me”
“Submerged” – is spray paint on canvas, it measures 24″ x 24″
***SOLD*** See more in my Etsy shop —– Click –> ETSY SHOP
“Submerged”
Ray Ferrer - Emotion on Canvas 