The Collection of Island Boy Art by Rafael Medina
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Limited Editions - Sea Life
Happy Glider
This Signature work, Happy Glider, was painted in 2021 and acquired by a happy collector before it was even completed.
The original size was a breathtaking 40 x 60 inches and is now offered in a special edition of 500 Signed Numbered and only 50 Artists Proofs on Aluminum.
Limited Editions Available
16x20" Aluminum
Show Me A Sign
Show Me A Sign
Show Me A Sign
2024 Original
Show Me A Sign - NEW RELEASE!
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
22.5x30"
30x40"
36x48"
The Legacy
Show Me A Sign
Show Me A Sign
2023 Original
Rafael's Grandfather and mentor, Danny Acosta, is the original artist of the iconic landmark, The Southernmost Point Buoy
The Legacy - NEW RELEASE!
Signed Numbered of 50
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 10
Canvas and Aluminum
22.5x30"
30x40"
36x48"
NEW! Rock Lobster Island
2024 Original
Rock Lobster Island - NEW RELEASE!
Canvas Signed Numbered of 150
Aluminum Signed Numbered of 125
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
20x30”
24x36"
40x60"
Whale Island
Sea Turtle Island
Octopus Island
2023 Original
Limited Editions
Canvas Signed Numbered of 150
Aluminum Signed Numbered of 125
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
22.5x30”
30x40"
36x48”
Octopus Island
Sea Turtle Island
Octopus Island
2022 Original
Limited Editions
Canvas Signed Numbered of 150
Aluminum Signed Numbered of 125
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
24x30”
32x40"
36x45”
Sea Turtle Island
Sea Turtle Island
Sea Turtle Island
2022 Original
Limited Editions
Canvas Signed Numbered of 150
Aluminum Signed Numbered of 125
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
22.5x30”
30x40"
36x48”
Manatee Island
Hammerhead Island
Sea Turtle Island
2023 Original
Limited Editions
Canvas Signed Numbered of 150
Aluminum Signed Numbered of 125
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
22.5x30”
30x40"
36x48”
Shark Island
Hammerhead Island
Hammerhead Island
2023 Original
Limited Editions
Canvas Signed Numbered of 150
Aluminum Signed Numbered of 125
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
22.5x30”
30x40"
36x48”
Hammerhead Island
Hammerhead Island
Hammerhead Island
2023 Original
Limited Editions
Canvas Signed Numbered of 150
Aluminum Signed Numbered of 125
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
22.5x30”
30x40"
36x48”
Sea Stallion
Sea Stallion
Sea Stallion
2023 Original
Limited Editions
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
24x30”
32x40"
36x45”
Anticipation
Sea Stallion
Sea Stallion
2023 Original
Limited Editions
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
20x30”
24x36"
40x60"
Inky
Sea Stallion
Legend In Flight
2023 Original
Limited Editions
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
20x30”
24x36"
40x60"
Legend In Flight
Legend Of The Deep
Legend In Flight
2023 Original
Limited Editions
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
22.5x30”
30x40"
36x48”
Treasure Hunter
Legend Of The Deep
Legend Of The Deep
2023 Original
Limited Editions
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
24x30”
32x40"
36x45”
Legend Of The Deep
Legend Of The Deep
Legend Of The Deep
2023 Original
Limited Editions
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
22.5x30”
30x40"
36x48”
Limited Editions - Land and Sea
Golden Shore
2023 Original
Limited Editions
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
20x40”
24x48"
30x60”
48x96"
Sunken Dreams
Honeymoon Hideaway
Honeymoon Hideaway
2022 Original
Limited Editions
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
22.5x30”
30x40"
36x48”
Honeymoon Hideaway
Honeymoon Hideaway
Honeymoon Hideaway
2022 Original
Limited Editions
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
22.5x30”
30x40"
36x48”
Hidden History
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
2022 Original
Limited Editions
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
22.5x30”
30x40"
36x48"
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
2023 Original
Limited Editions
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
22.5x30”
30x40"
36x48”
Lonely Palm
Calm Before The Storm
Lonely Palm
2023 Original
Limited Editions
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
24x30”
32x40"
36x45”
Moonlight
Calm Before The Storm
Lonely Palm
2023 Original
Limited Editions
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
20x30”
24x36"
40x60”
Calm Before The Storm
Calm Before The Storm
Calm Before The Storm
2023 Original
Limited Editions
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
20x40”
24x48"
30x60"
Livin On The Edge
Livin On The Edge
Calm Before The Storm
2023 Original
Limited Editions
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
20x30”
24x36"
40x60”
Underwater Cavern
Livin On The Edge
Underwater Cavern
2022 Original
Limited Editions
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
24x30”
32x40"
36x45”
Nature's Heart
Livin On The Edge
Underwater Cavern
2023 Original
Collaboration with
Fine Artist and first cousin,
Danilo Alayon
Limited Editions
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
22.5x30”
30x40"
36x48”
Lavender Dreams
Kissing Coral Reef
Kissing Coral Reef
2023 Original
Limited Editions
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
20x30”
24x36"
40x60”
Kissing Coral Reef
Kissing Coral Reef
Kissing Coral Reef
2023 Original
Limited Editions
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
22.5x30”
30x40"
36x48”
The Legacy
Kissing Coral Reef
The Legacy
Rafael's Grandfather and mentor, Danny Acosta, is the original artist of the iconic landmark, The Southernmost Point Buoy
The Legacy - NEW RELEASE
Signed Numbered of 50
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 10
Canvas and Aluminum
22.5x30"
30x40"
36x48"
Limited Editions - Key West Roosters
Early Bird
Looks Like Trouble
Striped Rooster
2023 Original
Limited Editions
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
22.5x30”
30x40"
36x48”
Striped Rooster
Looks Like Trouble
Striped Rooster
2023 Original
Limited Editions
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
24x30”
32x40"
36x45”
Looks Like Trouble
Looks Like Trouble
Looks Like Trouble
2023 Original
Limited Editions
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
20x40”
24x48"
30x60"
Prince
Key Lime Joe
Looks Like Trouble
2023 Original
Limited Editions
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
24x30”
32x40"
36x45”
Key Lime Joe
Key Lime Joe
Key Lime Joe
2023 Original
Limited Editions
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
24x30”
32x40"
36x45”
Wonder Bird
Key Lime Joe
Key Lime Joe
2023 Original
Limited Editions
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
22.5x30”
30x40"
36x48”
Party Rooster On The Beach
Party Rooster On The Beach
Party Rooster On The Beach
2022 Original
Limited Editions
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
22.5x30”
30x40"
36x48”
Limited Editions - Surreals and Abstracts
Influenced
Moonlight Jazz
Moonlight Jazz
2021 Original
Limited Editions
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
22.5x30”
30x40"
36x48”
Moonlight Jazz
Moonlight Jazz
Moonlight Jazz
2011 Original
Limited Editions
Signed Numbered of 150
Hand Marked Artist Proofs of 25
Canvas and Aluminum
20x20”
30x30"
40x40"
Being born of multiple generations in Key West often means there are endless stories to tell of days old in the islands, stories passed down generation after generation, stories that can often lead to specific intersections, old haunts, secret fishing spots, even something we take for granted, like power lines.
For Rafael, these details are his life. Around every corner tells a different tale of the village it took to raise the young artist. When his father passed very young, Rafael was cared for not just by Mother, Grandparents, Aunt, Uncles, friends and teachers, but the very Island itself.
“This is my home, I am Key West and Key West is me, and I never want to leave.”
It was the same for his father, Rafael Tony Medina Sr, who was quite well-known around the island and a highly respected and beloved journeyman lineman for City Electric, now Keys Energy Services. Medina Sr. dedicated his life to, as our artist Rafael says, “powering the islands that he loved”, before his passing at a very young age in the early 1980’s. Many lower Keys locals remember Medina Sr. fondly to this day, his early passing was a significant loss for the community. But his legacy is never forgotten.
On December 12, 1987, City Electric System dedicated the new Stock Island Generation Facility as the “Medina Line Building” in memory of Rafael Tony Medina Sr.
“I didn’t really get a chance to know him, but I know the stories. Everyone wanted to work with my dad, they all wanted to be on his team when they went out, ‘cause they knew he always had their backs, he cared about them like family, they were his guys and they loved him for it.”
To this day, many within the Medina family have been or are currently Florida Keys linemen, long lives the legacy. Rafael’s Uncle, Philip Medina, also a lineman from the early days, survived an incredible shock of electricity while on a job, taking the power from Marathon to Key West through his body.
Every once in a while, Rafael will paint a tribute to these unsung heros, lovingly and respectfully connecting together the memory of his father, the brotherhood of linemen, and the citizens who depend on them.
The Linemen Series is an incredibly unique subject for any artist, but is truly one of Rafael’s favorites.
“When someone sees one of these paintings and they say, ‘Hey, that’s me, or that’s my dad, or my brother’ , and you can see how emotional it can be for them, like it is for me. It’s such a great connection.”