Custom Embroidered Portraits by Ray!
New and Recently Commissioned Work
 Al Kaline '06 Embroidered image based on the |  Margaret at Stonehenge '06 The mystical marvelous muse -- |
 Sandy Koufax '05 |  Twin Towers '05 |
| Both of the above embroidered images were commissioned byOff the Hook Fine Art, Fort Collins, CO | |
 Drugs: Breaking Down Racial Barrier #1 |  Drugs: Breaking Down Racial Barrier #1 |
| Ray continued a theme of social issues. In this set, a very middle class white couple engage their contact “in the hood” to fill their need. | |
 Brian Cashman and Ray Materson Brian Cashman, NY Yankees General Manager was presented with an embroidered image of Mickey Mantle at a VIP Program fund raiser in Manhattan, September, 2006. Besides being the artist responsible for the artwork, Ray also signed a copy of Sins & Needles for Mr. Cashman. |  This is the Mickey Mantle embroidery that was presented to Mr. Cashman. |
 SMOKE: Feel Younger Again '05 Again, Addressing the issue of drug abuse among baby boomers. |  Where Have You Gone? '05 Mourning the loss of Melanie. |
 They Look Over Her Shoulder '05 Angels offer guidance to Melanie. |  Thorns on a Rose '05 Ray's relationship with Melanie sprouted thorns in the Fall of 2005 |
 The Return '05 Melanie returns home after 2 months away at graduate school. |  Got Coke? '05 The theme of white, middle class baby boomer |
 Stage Angels '06 Despite the emotional crisis Ray experienced during the fall, special friends and recovery group meetings sustained him. This image depicts two of those friends; Margaret and Roosevelt. |  Alien Sisters '93 Though the book is yet to be completed, |
Unless otherwise noted, many of these pieces are available for purchase. Please contact Ray for more information.