"305" ALBUM COVER.

I had the pleasure of creating this new album cover art for Blue Road Records. The 305 Album is a new release recorded at Blue Road Records Studio in Miami, Florida, by its namesake band, the Blue Road Records Band.  The songs on the album reflect the unique character of Miami, from its energy ("Groovin’ Around Miami”) to its zen (“Euphoria”, “Enjoy Your Life”, “Exhale”) to its cuisine (“Empanada”, Espresso Bueno”) and beyond. The music is a blend of jazz, Latin and rock.

Source: https://www.blueroadrecordsstudio.com/

"SURFACE" 28" X 36" Framed, Signed in pencil

Beautiful signed print on paper: “Surface”. Overall size with white frame 28” x 36”. Done in a pointillistic/impressionism style, shows a young girl swimming at the surface in beautiful tropical waters.

"HELP US RISE" LEBANON

I am highly honored and beyond words to see a design I created for my friend Tom Abraham’s marathon running gear being gifted to Pope Francis. Tom is head of the @anthonyrabrahamfoundation and is relentless in his desire to help others. He will be running in the Lebanon Marathon in November 2021 encouraging others to wear this jersey for support. His country of birth, Lebanon, is under limited recovery from mass destruction and political turmoil. Two other designs are in production one of which will be seen at the New York City Marathon.

Tom Abraham’s marathon running gear (artwork by Rick Garcia) being gifted to Pope Francis

Tom Abraham meeting Pope Francis

Paintings Are Watching You

When I visit museums I probably spend equal time watching the people looking at the art as I give to the art itself. While visiting the Art Institute of Chicago I happen to be located in a spot to watch a woman in her quiet world admiring the paintings. It appears she’s taken by the floral still life while the painting at right (Renoir’s “Acrobats at the Cirque Fernando” 1879) has one of the little girls looking directly at this woman. The figure in the painting at left is also studying the museum visitor.

Woman looking at art at the museum
acrobats at the cirque fernando painting digital remastered edition pierre auguste renoir

The two little circus girls in this painting are Francisca and Angelina Wartenberg, who performed as acrobats in the famed Cirque Fernando in Paris. Although they were depicted in the center of a circus ring, the sisters actually posed in costume in Renoir's studio, enabling him to paint them in daylight. Here he portrayed them just as they have finished their act and are taking their bows. One sister turns to the crowd, acknowledging its approval, while the other faces away with an arm full of oranges, a rare treat that the audience has tossed in tribute.

One of the most fascinating things about masterworks is to ask ourselves: “Are we really seeing the authentic finished piece?” Putting aside forgeries, seeing the authentic original painting might have changed over time. Canvas, wood, and paint are exposed to elements constantly and it’s possible that the original is not truly what it was the day it was signed.

Renoir painted during the last twenty years of his life even after his arthritis severely limited his mobility. He developed progressive deformities in his hands and in his right shoulder, requiring him to change his painting technique. Renoir remained able to grasp a brush, although he required an assistant to place it in his hand.

ROLLING STONES - MIRACLE ROCK FOUNDATION ART PRINTS

The artwork for the Rolling Stones NO FILTER tour/ Miracle Rock, is available in two sizes: 16” X 20” and 11” X 14”. Printed on museum quality watercolor paper. 100% of the sales go to benefit Olympic and Paralympic Team USA and Soul Arts and Music Foundation. Go to SHOP in this website to purchase.

artwork for the Rolling Stones NO FILTER tour/ Miracle Rock