Born in Jersey City, New Jersey.  He began painting with Massachusetts artist, Sena Egg, when he was eight years old.  As a teenager, he studied painting with Kip Neilsen of Pratt Institute and drawing and painting with noted international artist, Henri Seneur.  Raymond graduated from Merrimack College in 1976 with a degree in psychology.  He has continued to paint and exhibit his work throughout his adult life.   Solo and group exhibits have included Creative Genius Gallery, The Salmagundi Club, Community Arts Association, The Guild of Creative Art and the New York Chapter of the American Artists Professional League.  In 2006, he received the "Best in Show" award at the New Jersey Chapter American  Artists Professional League show held at the Guild. Some of his memberships include Allied Artists of America, AAPL and Guild of Creative Art.  Raymond is married, has three children and lives in Manalapan, New Jersey.

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