Dominic Frisby is a very funny guy but he's not just funny, he's smart.  That's why I am so glad he likes, actually loves my art.  Unintentional rhyme there...  See Art of Bitcoin now showing

Celebrate with me on this one :) My work is now up on Bitcoin.com at this link...  Below is one of 9 works of art up on the site.  Six Pence Bit by Ray Istre 11 x 14 acrylic on paper mounted

... as long as they are floating across my mind. 

 Zach Galifianakis interviews Hillary Clinton. This is typical Zack but not so typical Hillary. I am very surprised she agreed to do this show because of the unpredictability of Zack. He lives up

This is a smaller work featuring two cowboy hall of famers, John Wayne and Clint Eastwood. Each actor had their roles to play and they did it well with memorable performances telling stories of the old

Dash for the Timber, originally done by Fredrick Remington is one of my favorite paintings. I love the subject matter depicting a time of expansion in the Western United States. It was the time of the

I love the eye. It is the unique entry way for the brain and soul to react to what is being seen as well as comprehended. Sometimes we see more than we actually comprehend. It is interesting as an artist,

Here is a tutorial for anyone who wants to understand basic sketching. Ray Istre talks while doing a sketch out of his imagination. After years of observing people, I am able to draw on a blank page and

Thought I did this but here goes another shot, photo and all. I put this on my web site, www.rayistre.com , so that is more verification that this is all my art work and this is really little ole me. I

Here is a tutorial for anyone who wants to understand basic sketching. Ray Istre talks while doing a sketch out of his imagination. After years of observing people, I am able to draw on a blank page and

Jim Bowie was one of the hero's of the Alamo. He was a rough and tumble man who made his famous Bowie Knife while he was in Louisiana, or so the story goes. After that, he moved to Texas and fought the

Gospel Singer This simple expression has a sincerity and joy that is real. I like her. Don't know where in the world she came from, but I like her. I've met people like her in life, but this expression

Elvis Preacher Growing up in Louisiana and the Southern United States in general, you come across certain types of people who identify with certain traditions. Elvis is one tradition and given his Pentecostal

Disgruntled Gigilo This character must have come from some deep recess of my imagination, hopefully from something observed rather than experienced. Either way, he's here on paper and will be around for

The Louisiana Lawyer The drawings come from my subconscious mind. I have no preconceived idea when starting these drawings. They just come from my mind and as the expression is forming, a personality is

The Currency of Love Jesus asked his disciples if they had any need that was not fulfilled as they followed him to which they answered, “no”. Did Jesus promise them beds on poles that could be carried

Vulnerability and The Mark of the Beast In this year 2013, the majority of business transactions are done with digital money through credit cards, debit cards or bank transfers. Checks of various kinds

Digital Dilution We have now entered the age of “digital money” with the use of credit cards, debit cards and bank transfers. An advantage of paper money over digital money, was that people could hold

Manipulation of the Currency When the dollar is strong, commodities, such as gold and silver, food, etc., cost less in the total number of dollars it takes to make a purchase. When more money is injected

Various Currencies and Dilution The Bible speaks of the Anti-Christ who will rule a one world government. While the real Christ, Jesus of Nazareth refused the offer of Satan to control the kingdoms of