Armando Ramirez
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About this Artist
"Hi, I'm Armando Ramírez. All my life, I've lived in a town of artisans, and this has motivated me to create new art. As a child I enjoyed inventing toys, and soon yearned to create a unique style of art. Environmentally enamored, I now transform recycled goods.”"At first, little by little, I began to craft figures from scraps and discarded mechanical parts – mostly from cars and bicycles. And so I began to create sculptures, soldering the pieces together and giving them shape as I imagined they should look.
"The process involves selecting recycled items that can be used. I separate them and soak them in a cleaning solution to remove any impurities. I solder them together until I achieve my design, then I give it a protective coat of glossy varnish.
"My sculptures are so successful that today I sell only my own works. They are rustic in nature, designed to recycle discarded objects by converting them into art. Thanks to the creativity that God gave me, today I have an enjoyable and better way of life.
“Because I believed and I put my trust in Novica and the people working there, I was able to formalize my craft and give continuity to something that was becoming a dream too difficult to achieve. Great and significant changes came to my life! Novica helped me take the last steps towards consolidating my workshop. Now I can plan projects because I have the financial stability to do so as well as enlarge my workshop so I may offer people in my community safe employment opportunities.
"Most importantly, I can buy the little presents I had long promised my two daughters! The financial solvency and the self-assurance I have gained from knowing that people around the world have accepted my work, has inspired me to learn more about art. I have enrolled in an art school where I can learn more about design and materials, because I know I am capable of discovering new recycling techniques I can share with the world.”
I cannot begin to thank you for this incredible work of art. My husband has been working in the video industry for over 10 years and I have never seen anything that could honor his chosen profession. I found Novica and Armando Ramirez' work, while searching for a 6th anniversary gift for my husband. I was dismayed to discover that while Armando Ramirez did make a "Rustic Camera Man" statuette, it was "unavailable at this time". I frantically emailed Novica expressing my desire to commission the work from Mr. Ramirez and received an email the day after that they could provide me with the piece. Thank you Novica and especially Armando, for enabling me to purchase this wonderful piece of artwork. It arrived very quickly and is far more beautiful in person than even on this website. I cannot thank you enough for all the extra efforts and incredibly quick turnaround. This is a piece that will grace our home for years to come and I am so enamored with it that I have begun to look for other "professions" that I might give as gifts. Given the unique aspect of both my husband's career and this incredible piece you have truly helped to make my 6th anniversary anything but ordinary. I cannot thank you enough Novica for providing us with this ability to purchase these incredible works of art from all over the world or thank Armando enough for thinking to create this beautiful piece in the first place. Thank you, thank you, thank you~ Armando you are an artistic revalation!
Kristen
I cannot begin to thank you for this incredible work of art. My husband has been working in the video industry for over 10 years and I have never seen anything that could honor his chosen profession. I found Novica and Armando Ramirez' work, while searching for a 6th anniversary gift for my husband. I was dismayed to discover that while Armando Ramirez did make a "Rustic Camera Man" statuette, it was "unavailable at this time". I frantically emailed Novica expressing my desire to commission the work from Mr. Ramirez and received an email the day after that they could provide me with the piece. Thank you Novica and especially Armando, for enabling me to purchase this wonderful piece of artwork. It arrived very quickly and is far more beautiful in person than even on this website. I cannot thank you enough for all the extra efforts and incredibly quick turnaround. This is a piece that will grace our home for years to come and I am so enamored with it that I have begun to look for other "professions" that I might give as gifts. Given the unique aspect of both my husband's career and this incredible piece you have truly helped to make my 6th anniversary anything but ordinary. I cannot thank you enough Novica for providing us with this ability to purchase these incredible works of art from all over the world or thank Armando enough for thinking to create this beautiful piece in the first place. Thank you, thank you, thank you~ Armando you are an artistic revelation!
Kristen
My brother loved the chess I purchased from this artist. Highly recommended.
Brooklyn, New York, USA
I came across Novica through National Geographic. Now I want to collect Armando's recycled statues. I have given several as gifts that co-ordinate with jobs or hobbies, which makes them all that more impressive. I really like the fact that Armondo is using recylced material. I always enjoy coming coming back to Novica to browse, I hardly ever leave without buying from Armand. His prices are also very reasonable.
RENO, NV USA
Not only was the sculpture beautiful and very reasonably priced, the staff went out of their way to expedite the shipping process so it would arrive in time for a very special visitor of mine. It also arrived with a handwritten thank you note and a postcard from where it was crafted. The personalized attention was noted and very much appreciated. Thank you for going above and beyond both in craft and in customer service!
Susan
I purchased your architect sculpture as a gift for my nephew who is studying and hopes to become an architect one day...he LOVES it! You have a great talent. many thanks!!!
Helen Doughty
KEY WEST FLORIDA
This is a beautiful sculpture which we will always enjoy.
Robert and Kate Kaplan
USA
I bought the Rustic Standard Motorbike as a gift for someone, but I was so impressed with it, I will soon be ordering a motorbike for myself. Mr. Ramirez is ingenious in the way he refashions old auto parts. A very talented man. One caution: these are indeed "rustic," as advertised, and may not appeal to the figurine crowd. But they make very cool gifts for guys, especially guys who don't normally own or display decorative objects. They will display this.
Richard Babyak
Parma, Ohio, USA
I purchased the Rustic Psychotherapist as a gift. I wanted to look at it before giving it to my professor and it is spectacular! I love it and it is packaged wonderfully!!!!!
Jessica Todd
PA, USA
We purchased a wonderful Don Quixote sculpture by this very talented artist and find it whimsical and lovely. Thank you.
joyce craig
Los Angeles/California/USA
I received my order of the Rustic Chess Set, in Excellent shipping response time. Remarkable artwork!, and I absolutely love the pieces! Armando has a very unique talent and I am very pleased with the articulated detail! As a birthday gift, I have already enjoyed my first game, and lost, ha ha. As the pieces are a beauty, it's too bad they couldn't teach me how to play and win. I definitely look forward to seeing more of his work and will do business with him again. Gin
Mariles Serra
Richmond, VA
The rustic flamingo is wonderful. I've placed it in a small indoor garden and it looks right at home, the perfect addition. Thank you.
Susanne Shaloum
New Jersey USA
Querido Armando, Disculpe mi espanol -- no es perfecto. El nacimiento llego hoy, y me gusto muchisimo! Tengo un amigo que tiene un negocio con automovils. Lo compre para un regalo y creo que es perfecto! Tienes imaginacion y abilidad. Muchisimas gracias . . .
eileen mcnerney
Santa Ana, CA, USA
I have today received Armando's magnificent 'big rustic motorcycle' and it is truly spectacular. It is perfect, I love it and I can't stop looking at it! Armando - I feel so privileged to have a real piece of your work in my home and I will treasure it always. Thank you so much. Your work is very, very special, and I wish you all the success and recognition your work deserves. My very, very best to you, Susan.
SUSAN HARRIS
Wolverhampton / United Kingdom
very satisfied customer. just received the "root canal"...it was gift wrapped nicely with a postcard signed in Spanish. thanks and great work.
Brian Roh
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