Steve Ruiz-Bio

Born in 1959 in the Los Angeles area, he splits his time in the Pomona Arts Colony/ Joshua Tree California. Steven is Native American Indian & Mexican Decent from Southern California, Steven Ruiz has been interested in art as long as he can remember. He was raised within a family of artists, including musicians and painters. As a child he spent time in his uncle's studio, the Artist Alfred Flores 1913-1997, who was an oil painter for over 40 years.
Steven remembers sensing the full rich smell of oils, the buttery texture on his fingers--- he was hooked. Money was tight in the Ruiz family, being one of six children. He would get his oils anyway he could. One way was taking discarded tubes from his uncle's trash can and squeezing every drop. This turned out to be a blessing to him as it taught him how to mix a rainbow of colors out of the three primary colors: blue , yellow and red. As we fast-forward to his early thirties, the love of music and the outdoors became his passion, so it was only natural to step outside and paint what was in his heart. Many have acquired Steven Ruiz's Landscapes, Music paintings and Wood sculptures, including corporate and private collections as well as having a Permanent display in a museum.	He has been featured in catalogs and many newspaper articles. Along with many exhibitions under his belt, Steven has been busy with many commissions and running a new gallery, while being a stay home Dad. In 2009 Steven and his wife Cori, painter Cori Griffin -Ruiz, and their Daughter Sienna Rain Ruiz ,have opened a new gallery in the Pomona Arts Colony, “The Blue Core Gallery“ From this gallery, they have formed The Blue Core Group with artists: Cori Griffin-Ruiz, Manny LeGaspe, Cathy Garcia, Armando Peralta and Steven Ruiz. This group, along with many established artists will be showcasing their art through out the year on every 2^nd Saturday of the month.