David Ruggeri Fine Art

“Mystery Machine”
8.5” x 11” acrylic paint on old repair manual
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This new mixed-media work reimagines the iconic Mystery Machine layered directly onto a vintage repair manual page—where technical schematics, parts, and mechanical language become the underdrawing for something far more playful and cultural.

The result is a visual tension between precision engineering and freehand expression. Factory diagrams, annotations, and structural callouts remain visible beneath the paint, not as background noise, but as part of the composition itself—an intentional dialogue between systems and storytelling.

For collectors and curators, this piece speaks to nostalgia, and Saturday morning cartoons.

Original mixed media on found printed manual page. One of one.

“Cherub 2”
48” x 48” spray paint and acrylic on canvas
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From my chreub series, and inspired by the genius of DaVinci, but reimagined with spray cans, drips, and attitude. Still glowing… but the wings are tagged.
This piece plays with the contrast between classical beauty and raw street energy — marble-soft skin, graffiti lines, and that mischievous look like this little angel definitely knows where the paint stash is.

Old world technique. New world rebellion.

“Postal”
11 1/2” x 12 1/2” acrylic on a USPS mailer
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Stamped, tagged, and sent.

This piece plays with layers of delivery— a graffitied mailbox painted directly onto a United States Postal Service mailer. A symbol of official communication reclaimed as a canvas for street expression.

I love the contrast between something government-issued and something raw, rebellious, and personal. The mailbox carries messages; the graffiti carries voices. Both are forms of delivery—just different kinds of urgency.

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🔴Sold
Lakers Jordan 1

Every time I sell a piece it is with mixed emotions. I am humbled by having new collectors love and buy my work, but I am also sad to see these paintings go.

I have been blessed with the best collector base in the world and that’s what keeps me working hard in the studio.

“Gengar”
11” x 14” spray paint and acrylic
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Ghost-type energy with gallery weight.
This Gengar is painted for collectors who grew up on cartridges and concrete.

🔴SOLD
Private collection, Dallas Texas

This is a piece that I’m very sad to see go, but it is joining a wonderful collection and an even greater family.

I cannot put into words the appreciation I have for all my collectors, fans, and supporters that allow me to create artwork, meet wonderful people, and visit fantastic places.