Bio

Steve Rushingwind Ruiz

Born in 1959 in the Los Angeles area, he now resides in 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 in the Pomona Arts Colony. Steven has embarked on new journey’s as he has 2 albums published of his Native American Flute Music.