Mr. New York

Following up on my last post in regards to which picture I never altered or changed would be....Mr. New York. The other 3 pictures I changed and added different things, or just cloned myself.

Good guesses though everyone.

As far as the pictures below are concerned; in 2003 I entered the Mr. New York Championship Competition, where I won the Mr. New York title and then later won Night of the Champion. It was definitely a great experience and one I will never forget.

Do you know what's real?

There's so many digital programs out there from photoshop, coral, and many others that it's hard to tell what is real and what's not. With that said, it's easy to understand that any picture can be altered in many ways. Whether it be minor touch ups to hide flaws or to create some new out of something old. Just like the celebrities in magazines; all the changes that are made to make them look perfect: remove a mole, add a tan, erase some extra weight, add back some thickness in the perfect places, create a rock solid six pack, get a new hair style, visit a place you've never gone, and the list goes on.

So let's play a game today. Can you tell which picture hasn't been altered or changed in any way?

Pirate Beltran of the Caribbean?


Meet my handsome twin brother, Raul?


Oh yes, Mr. New York?


My days working at the Bronx Zoo?



Have fun and I will be back later to let you know which one I never changed.

Midnight Irish Rose

There is a rose bud in there if you can find it...


“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” Anais Nin

Mystery Road

The mystery road came about from a picture I had taken of the Trump Tower and the surrounding area. I gave the art a little of my taste by putting in some dimension throughout the original picture and ended up with this as a final piece.

Liquid Crystal

Candy Corn

Abstract art has no boundaries...there's so much a person can express and create from the simplest of things to the more complex. A piece of candy corn?

Many Thanks

I want to personally thank everyone for your comments and inspiring words. It is one thing to visit and browse around, but to take time out of your day to leave a message is very thoughtful.

When I first decided to give "blogging" a chance, I was apprehensive about the outcome or if my art would even be noticed. However, it has turned out to be one of the best ideas I've had. As soon as I finish the last details of my website and link them together, I will be able to bring a lot more creations and ideas to share with you.

I am grateful for the friends I have met here and pleased that I am able to share my passion with all of you.

Enjoy your day and find every ounce of happiness life has to offer.

Ricardo