“An Expression of Who I Am” - Paintings by Raymond Royster
Monday, October 15, 2018 at 8:00AM 
An exhibit by young artist Raymond Royster (born 1992) will open on October 20th, at the OAC Steamer Gallery in Ossining, NY. Please join us for the Reception, from 3:00-5:00 PM, to meet the artist and view his work.
What follows is a statement by Raymond Royster:
“My name is Raymond Royster. I was born in Ossining, NY on January 25, 1992. I was raised in Hastings-on-Hudson, where I attended school until the 9th grade. My family moved back to Ossining, and graduated from Ossining High School.
At about age 3, my brother and I discovered drawing. Rich—being 18 months older—was a much better artist at the time. But as I discovered trains, cartoons and Disney, I became the better artist. At age 5 I turned on the TV one day and there was Pappyland. Pappyland taught a different art technique each day. I never missed a show. While in high school, I studied Graghic Arts. After graduation, I took several art classes at the Jacob Burns Film Center Art and Film School, in Pleasantville.
Most of what know, I learned through observation, trial and error. What I feel—and how I see things are an expression of who I am. The media I use includes markers, pencils, paints, and more. I like to experiment.
I had one solo show in July of 2017, in Tuxedo, NY. I attribute who I am—and my love of growing—to a lesson that rings in my head, from my late brother Rich. Your life is in your hands, and you can always do better! Just push yourself!!!”
The OAC Steamer Gallery is located at 117 Main St., 2nd Floor, Ossining, NY
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