Transform Your Boat with Camo Designs by Ricky Paints

Fifty-two-year-old Ricky Torres is from Opelousas, Louisiana. Ricky is an avid hunter and fisherman. Moreover, he loves the outdoors – boating, jet skiing, hiking and camping – as well as spending time with his family and dog. In high school, Ricky participated in as many art classes as were offered. In the years since, he has shown his work on boats and vehicles at an array of competitions, winning several awards.

Since childhood, Ricky studied and practiced different forms of art. He holds several specialized degrees in different artistic fields. Camo designs by Ricky was born after Ricky, a passionate outdoorsman, began sketching camouflage designs. He soon realized no other companies existed that offer custom, realistic camouflage paint jobs reminiscent of hunting environments. He began bringing his ideas to life through painting his own hunting equipment, weapons, vehicles and boats.

Word of Ricky’s custom work spread to sportsman. At first, he worked from a small shop he built in his backyard. It wasn’t long before he outgrew the space and purchased a large warehouse that formerly housed an auto body shop and repair business. It was the perfect place to house the boats and vehicles he transformed into camouflage masterpieces.

Ricky established Camo Designs by Ricky, LLC in 1998 in Lafayette, Louisiana. After 24 years in business, he decided to sell the painting part of the business and go after his other big dream; heavy equipment. He now runs his own construction company as well as participating in Camo Designs brand paint sales. 

Over the years, Ricky has worked with chemists and a paint manufacturer to develop a durable paint that is excellent for aluminum boats but can be used on much more.  Following our instructions, and with the right prep work, you too can have a professional looking paint job!