In 2015 I was stricken with multiple life threatening illnesses, almost losing my life on three separate occasions. In order to deal with these ongoing issues, I took up computer graphics and started to create art again. The images portray strong women, being raised by a single mother with a sixth grade education, I see strength in women and want to portray that in my work. Born and raised in California, i now live on the outskirts of Los Angeles. My health has forced me into early retirement, so I enjoy doing this and writing. At www.mjruffino.com you will...more
