katie's corner starring alexandra billings

The internet can be a great place. I've been lucky enough to "meet" the supernaturally talented stage and television star Alexandra Billings, and get to know her a bit through LiveJournal and Facebook. It was our mutual love for Liza Minnelli that initially caused us to cross paths in the online world. Alex's LiveJournal posts are always fascinating. She's a true teacher, a survivor, and an inspiration, and has expanded my world in so many ways. She's also given me tons of laughs! I hope to one day be able to take her Viewpoints class. In the meantime, I'll absorb, like a sponge, the knowledge she shares through LiveJournal and Facebook. Check out Alex's fantastic YouTube channel. On it, you'll find HILARIOUS Katie's Corner segments (I won't explain them – just watch), which brings us to the illustration I got the urge to start yesterday (Kevenn and I collaborated on the shadows and highlights)! Thank you, Alex, for being a part of my life, even if it is only through the internet for now.

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celebrity, illustration, inspirationRay CaspioSeptember 2, 2009

wonder woman day iv

I'm once again donating art to Wonder Woman Day IV, a benefit for domestic violence shelters. Kevenn T. Smith and I worked together once again to complete this. Online auctioning for all of the donated art begins October 17, 2009. Click on the Wonder Woman Day IV link for details.

I always wanted to do an illustration of Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter) and Andros (Dack Rambo) based on The New Adventures of Wonder Woman episode Mind Stealers from Outer Space. So, here's an updated Wonder Woman rescuing an updated Andros from an updated Zardor!

caspio_kevenn_wwdayiv The Rescue of Andros 11" x 17" Pencils, colors: Ray Caspio Colors: Kevenn T. Smith

Detail of Wonder Woman: caspio_wwdayiv_icon

illustration, superheroes, television, wonder womanRay CaspioAugust 26, 2009

wonder woman and power girl: marlabeabenefit.com

Kevenn and I collaborated on a piece for the Marla Bea Benefit Comic Art Auction. The auction starts Monday, October 12th through eBay. Proceeds benefit breast cancer research at the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, IA. Check out marlabeabenefit.com for more information and artwork from other participating artists! On a personal note, my grandma is a proud, strong breast cancer survivor who has inspired me my whole life.

caspio_kevenn_marlabea Wonder Woman and Power Girl 8.75" x 12" Penciler: Ray Caspio Inker/Colorist: Kevenn T. Smith Pencil, ink, Prismacolor on Bristol

illustration, wonder womanRay CaspioAugust 16, 2009

RedBubble

I now have a store on RedBubble where you can buy my illustrations and photographs as prints, posters, or greeting cards! http://www.redbubble.com/people/raycaspio

illustration, photoRay CaspioJuly 6, 2009

judy garland

Also available on RedBubble in a variety of prints or shirts! Here's my illustration of Judy Garland from her brilliant series, The Judy Garland Show, to celebrate the incredible body of work she left behind upon her death on June 22, 1969: 40 years ago. Do yourself a favor and check out The Judy Garland Show on DVD to see a true, once-in-a-lifetime genius at work. Thanks once again to Kevenn T. Smith for his contribution to this piece with his mastery of light and shadows. Head on over to www.kevenn.com to see his work.

judy_caspio_web_2 From Television City in Hollywood, Here's JUDY! 11" x 17"

celebrity, illustration, judy garlandRay CaspioJune 24, 2009

liza minnelli: in black

Here's a variant of this illustration: Liza Minnelli in her black Halston!

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Liza Minnelli: In Black 11" x 17" Prints are available for $25.00 each, plus $7.00 shipping. Click here to contact me if you’re interested, or simply click on the contact tab above.

Uncategorized, broadway, illustration, liza minnelli, new yorkRay CaspioJune 18, 2009

liza minnelli

Here's to hoping Liza wins a well-deserved Tony for Liza's at The Palace.... this Sunday! I've been fortunate enough to see Liza perform numerous times over the past seven years (seven years as of June 1st!), and she keeps getting better and better. Every performance is an event. I've learned so much from Liza about art, acting, and life, and this illustration is one way of thanking her for everything she's given me. Thanks to Kevenn T. Smith for helping out with colors. I could not have done this without his input and expertise.

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