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Ray is an international award-winning pastel and pastel pencil artist based in Essex, England. Precision and attention to detail are central to his work, and over time he has developed a distinctive hyperrealism style that has become the hallmark of his art.

His paintings encompass a range of subjects, though he is often drawn to motoring themes and unusual perspectives of light, shadow, and reflection. Every artwork begins with reference images Ray has captured himself—moments that spark his imagination and inspire him to transform them into finished pieces. Whether visiting art galleries, immersing himself in the energy of car shows, or exploring city streets, he is always searching for intriguing subjects that can grow into extraordinary works of art. Ray creates what fascinates him most, choosing subjects that resonate deeply rather than conforming to external expectations.

Working with pastel pencils and soft pastels, he devotes many hours to building layers of detail and atmosphere into each piece, aiming to capture not only how something looks, but how it existed in that moment.

Ray is the Membership Secretary for the Guild of Motoring Artists, a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America, and a Journeyer Member of the Pastel Guild of Europe. His recent achievements include winning first place in the 2024 International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS) 45th Open Division Exhibition and first place in the 2024 SAA Artists of the Year competition.