This is me, and my Administrator, my very intelligent & sweet niece, Felicia.

To me, art is born from passion, belief, creativity, and expression — strengthened by the discipline to complete the piece, no matter how vast or demanding it may be. Together, these elements shape the aesthetic soul, the story, and the majesty with which it is shared.

Ralph’s artistic training began at the age of eight and continued through sixteen under the tutelage of his brother, Oscar Ruiz, a Fine Arts major from the University of St. Thomas in Houston. Early on, it became clear that Ralph possessed extraordinary artistic talent.

This artistic development became especially important because Ralph was less mobile than other children after being stricken with polio at the age of one. Despite those challenges, his family played a profound role in shaping his life and character.

His brother, Ben Ruiz, Adhawks, LLC, introduced him to the retail advertising business, which later evolved into a successful corporate design career. His sisters, Isabel and Stella, encouraged his intellectual growth through the literary works of John Steinbeck, Ayn Rand, Isaac Asimov, and many other great writers. His brother Dion instilled in him toughness and endurance.

Above all, Ralph’s mother and father enriched his life with unwavering love -- especially his mother, Felicitas.