Rooney and Ray Arts, Inc.
Rooney and Ray Arts, Inc.
273 Catalpa Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
273 Catalpa Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Category: Artist
Two artists under one roof, Kathy Rooney & Ray Sokolowski.
A merger of talent via the combined studio of Kathy Rooney & Ray Sokolowski provides a myriad of colorful, figurative art that is well known.
Rooney & Ray Arts, Inc. was formed by Kathy & Ray who are wedded in life and in art, as illustrator & fine artist. They have each created many artworks for corporations, the film industry, institutions, and private art collectors.
Vintage inspiration with modern appeal best describes KATHY ROONEY's illustration style. Her freelance business took off in 2001 when she was commissioned by the Pittsburgh Steelers to create a 62 ft. x 13 ft. digital mural depicting a panorama of Pittsburgh & its sports venues for the front of their Practice Facility. Having sold hundreds of prints, Gicleés of the mural are still popular among Steelers fans worldwide and can be found in her Shop section. Since creating the Mural, she has illustrated city scapes and maps for Duquesne University, Point Park University, Empire City Casino in New York. Kathy also created 11 historical illustrations for a feature science documentary, "UNDAUNTED, The Forgotten Giants of the Allegheny Observatory", a film that can be seen on PBS. Many of the historic Observatory images are available as note cards in this Shop.
Kathy is a Board Member of the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators.
RAY SOKOLOWSKI spent 25 years of his life working as Installation Specialist at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh where he contributed to the presentation of fine art works. By being able to touch and study the Masters up close, it was like he was mentored by them. He continues to work as a painter & sculptor and his work as been on extended display at The Heinz History Center Sports Museum in Pittsburgh, the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH, is a part of the permanent collections at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa in PA, St. Bonaventure University in NY and in numerous private collections such as Art Rooney, Jr. Ray was also commissioned to create four large paintings for noted Hollywood producer, Jimmy Miller. Ray's Shop section features prints of his paintings depicting his Pittsburgh South Side childhood, his travels in Italy, and views of Rehoboth Beach, DE.
Ray's most noted artistic achievement is a detailed cast sculpture of the vintage 23-member football team, "The 1923 Hope Harvey Football Club" which was the first Pittsburgh team managed & owned by the legendary Art Rooney. The 8ft. long sculpture is now a part of the Hardy Family Art Collection at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa. A second edition of the sculpture is owned by an investment firm in Boston, MA. This sculpture was a part of the Pittsburgh Steelers 75th Anniversary Exhibit at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. For pictures and more info, please visit Ray's web portfolio page at: http://www.krooney.net/rhhteam.html
Ray is a graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and he also worked for 24 years at The Carnegie Museum of Art as Installation Specialist where he contributed to the presentation of fine art works.
Keywords: Pittsburgh Steelers Mural, Hope Harvey Football Sculpture, Nemacolin Woodlands, Undaunted, Allegheny Observatory, Duquesne University, Point Park University, Digital Illustration, Pittsburgh painting, cast bronze sculpture
A merger of talent via the combined studio of Kathy Rooney & Ray Sokolowski provides a myriad of colorful, figurative art that is well known.
Rooney & Ray Arts, Inc. was formed by Kathy & Ray who are wedded in life and in art, as illustrator & fine artist. They have each created many artworks for corporations, the film industry, institutions, and private art collectors.
Vintage inspiration with modern appeal best describes KATHY ROONEY's illustration style. Her freelance business took off in 2001 when she was commissioned by the Pittsburgh Steelers to create a 62 ft. x 13 ft. digital mural depicting a panorama of Pittsburgh & its sports venues for the front of their Practice Facility. Having sold hundreds of prints, Gicleés of the mural are still popular among Steelers fans worldwide and can be found in her Shop section. Since creating the Mural, she has illustrated city scapes and maps for Duquesne University, Point Park University, Empire City Casino in New York. Kathy also created 11 historical illustrations for a feature science documentary, "UNDAUNTED, The Forgotten Giants of the Allegheny Observatory", a film that can be seen on PBS. Many of the historic Observatory images are available as note cards in this Shop.
Kathy is a Board Member of the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators.
RAY SOKOLOWSKI spent 25 years of his life working as Installation Specialist at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh where he contributed to the presentation of fine art works. By being able to touch and study the Masters up close, it was like he was mentored by them. He continues to work as a painter & sculptor and his work as been on extended display at The Heinz History Center Sports Museum in Pittsburgh, the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH, is a part of the permanent collections at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa in PA, St. Bonaventure University in NY and in numerous private collections such as Art Rooney, Jr. Ray was also commissioned to create four large paintings for noted Hollywood producer, Jimmy Miller. Ray's Shop section features prints of his paintings depicting his Pittsburgh South Side childhood, his travels in Italy, and views of Rehoboth Beach, DE.
Ray's most noted artistic achievement is a detailed cast sculpture of the vintage 23-member football team, "The 1923 Hope Harvey Football Club" which was the first Pittsburgh team managed & owned by the legendary Art Rooney. The 8ft. long sculpture is now a part of the Hardy Family Art Collection at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa. A second edition of the sculpture is owned by an investment firm in Boston, MA. This sculpture was a part of the Pittsburgh Steelers 75th Anniversary Exhibit at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. For pictures and more info, please visit Ray's web portfolio page at: http://www.krooney.net/rhhteam.html
Ray is a graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and he also worked for 24 years at The Carnegie Museum of Art as Installation Specialist where he contributed to the presentation of fine art works.
Keywords: Pittsburgh Steelers Mural, Hope Harvey Football Sculpture, Nemacolin Woodlands, Undaunted, Allegheny Observatory, Duquesne University, Point Park University, Digital Illustration, Pittsburgh painting, cast bronze sculpture
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 2000; we were incorporated in 2002.
What is your primary product or service?
Digital, figurative illustration, graphic design (Kathy) and fine art figurative painting & sculpture (Ray). We switch roles in being the principal creator depending on the project at hand. When you hire one of us, you actually get two artists working for you.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
We love the challenge of being two diverse, experienced artists working under one roof as commercial and fine artist. We inspire each other in our respective work assignments. Kathy has 20 years of experience in the commercial art, illustration & design field; Ray worked at the Carnegie Museum of Art for 25 years as Installation Specialist. Ironically, Ray's education is in illustration and Kathy's education is in fine art. In our studio, our individual backgrounds have catered well in forming a successful art business that enables us to create "art that works".
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
The fact that we work together well as artists and spouses who have been married for 25 years. We are experts in multiple fields of specialized art based on our combined years of experience.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We work from our home studio. Ray has the downstairs studio and Kathy has the upstairs studio. We plan to expand our product offerings especially in cast bronze sculpture.
What type of payments do you accept?
Paypal, Esty, cash, checks.
Which areas do you service?
Everywhere.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Kathy is the primary contact and president of Rooney & Ray Arts, Inc.
What are your hours of operation?
We tend to work all hours, 7 days a week especially since we live in our studio and depending on the assignment.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
We provide the highest quality of artwork that is timeless, amazing attention to detail, and great client relations.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"Let each man exercise the art he knows." - Aristophanes
Since 2000; we were incorporated in 2002.
What is your primary product or service?
Digital, figurative illustration, graphic design (Kathy) and fine art figurative painting & sculpture (Ray). We switch roles in being the principal creator depending on the project at hand. When you hire one of us, you actually get two artists working for you.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
We love the challenge of being two diverse, experienced artists working under one roof as commercial and fine artist. We inspire each other in our respective work assignments. Kathy has 20 years of experience in the commercial art, illustration & design field; Ray worked at the Carnegie Museum of Art for 25 years as Installation Specialist. Ironically, Ray's education is in illustration and Kathy's education is in fine art. In our studio, our individual backgrounds have catered well in forming a successful art business that enables us to create "art that works".
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
The fact that we work together well as artists and spouses who have been married for 25 years. We are experts in multiple fields of specialized art based on our combined years of experience.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We work from our home studio. Ray has the downstairs studio and Kathy has the upstairs studio. We plan to expand our product offerings especially in cast bronze sculpture.
What type of payments do you accept?
Paypal, Esty, cash, checks.
Which areas do you service?
Everywhere.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Kathy is the primary contact and president of Rooney & Ray Arts, Inc.
What are your hours of operation?
We tend to work all hours, 7 days a week especially since we live in our studio and depending on the assignment.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
We provide the highest quality of artwork that is timeless, amazing attention to detail, and great client relations.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"Let each man exercise the art he knows." - Aristophanes
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