Ray Baptiste was born an Ojibway in Berens River, Manitoba, a northern reserve, and now resides in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was educated at Kildonan East Regional in Winnipeg. Only after spending much time in the Yukon Territory as a trophy hunting guide did Ray become close to “Mother Earth”, learning to respect all life. After returning from the Far North in 1976, he wanted to express and share the beauty and awe of wildlife in the shapes of lines and dots, mixing realism and abstract. Everyone sees his artwork differently, as he leaves much to your own imagination. This way he feels you can become part of his experience in the Far North.

Original on paper