Welcome to RAMA-AZUL
Rama Azul is the creative home of artist John "Gonzo" Gonzalez. A nickname earned on the lacrosse field as a young athlete, "Gonzo" has transitioned from a teammate’s call to an artist’s signature. After a long corporate career, John picked up the brush in his 50s to explore themes of resilience and the warmth of human connection. His work serves as a vibrant reminder to his children—and the world—that it is never too late to try something new. We are thrilled to share this journey of heartfelt storytelling with you.
Creating art since 2020
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Lake Show Legacy
2025
Oil on Canvas
Original: 48” x 60”
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Anas Mai
2025
Oil on Canvas
Original: 24”x30”Original is part of the “Colombia to Sea Cliff” Art Show at the Sea Cliff, NY Library going on from June-August 2025.
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Tango Cachaco
2025
Oil on Canvas
Original: 22”x28”
Original is part of the “Colombia to Sea Cliff” Art Show at the Sea Cliff, NY Library going on from June-August 2025.
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Colores de Cartagena
2025
Oil on Canvas
Original: 18”x24”Original is part of the “Colombia to Sea Cliff” Art Show at the Sea Cliff, NY Library going on from June-August 2025.
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Baggataway Saloon
2025
Oil on Canvas
Original: 20” x 24”
Original is part of the “Colombia to Sea Cliff” Art Show at the Sea Cliff, NY Library going on from June-August 2025.
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Medicine Game Keepers
2025
Oil on Canvas
Original: 24×30
Original is part of the “Colombia to Sea Cliff” Art Show at the Sea Cliff, NY Library going on from June-August 2025.
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Fields of Friendly Strife
2023
Acrylic on Canvas
Original: 24” x 36”
Print is Part of the “Colombia to Sea Cliff” Art Show at the Sea Cliff, NY Library going on from June-August 2025. Original is hanging at Army Lacrosse Office, West Point, NY
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Catch a Thrill on Boyden Hill
2021
Acrylic on Pinewood
Original: 19” x 36’
Print is Part of the “Colombia to Sea Cliff” Art Show at the Sea Cliff, NY Library going on from June-August 2025. Original is hanging at UMass-Amherst
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Sunset at the Park
2022
Acrylic on Canvas
Original: 24” x 36”Original is part of the “Colombia to Sea Cliff” Art Show at the Sea Cliff, NY Library going on from June-August 2025.
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Winter Skate
2024
Acrylic on Canvas
Original: 16” x 20”Original is part of the “Colombia to Sea Cliff” Art Show at the Sea Cliff, NY Library going on from June-August 2025.
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Sailing 1
2023
Acrylic on Canvas
Original: 9” x 11”Sailboat in Hempstead Harbor
Sea Cliff, NY - Original in residence NYC
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Frutas y Gallinas
2021
Acrylic on Canvas
Original: 18” x 24”Original is part of the “Colombia to Sea Cliff” Art Show at the Sea Cliff, NY Library going on from June-August 2025.
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City Girl in Huila - 1967
2020
Acrylic on Birchwood
Original: 11” x 14”Original is part of the “Colombia to Sea Cliff” Art Show at the Sea Cliff, NY Library going on from June-August 2025.
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Lakeville Park Legend
2021
Acrylic on Canvas
Original: 18” x 24”Original is hanging in Tampa Bay, FL
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Silverback
2024
Acrylic on Canvas
Original: 18”x24”Commemorative artwork in honor of Coach Greg Cannella’s 30-years as Head Coach of the UMass Men’s Lacrosse.
Original hanging in residence in Hadley, MA
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Dream Big Marco
2024
Acrylic on Canvas
Original: 11 x 14”Original hanging in residence in Bayville, NY
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Lolo's Light
2024
Oil on Canvas
Original: 18”x24”Original hanging in residence in Chicago, IL
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RAMA-AZUL
2020
Acrylic on Teakwood
Joshua Tree, CA
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Four Seasons
2020
Acrylic and wood burning on reclaimed wood.
Folk art of Sea Cliff.
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No Han
2018
Digital photo
In front of Ai WeiWei’s
“Dropping a Han Dynasty Urn” (1995)
Services
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Custom wood frames done in partnership with Restoration Oak.