Where the name “TED” came from

Let’s start at the beginning.

Back in 2002 I didn’t know what to give my brother for his birthday, so I decided to make him a painting because I wanted to give him something personal.

Raphael and the creation of the name "TED"

My mother and my sister helped me with the painting, so when it came to signing the painting we decided to combine our initials - Tabitha, Elias, Doris… and this is how “TED” was created. Can you find our signature in the painting? ;)

I decided to keep TED as my artist name because my family has always supported me and I am so grateful that I can always count on them, so I wanted to give them the credit they deserve. My family is a big part of who I am, therefore I am keeping them in my name.

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