After graduation, he went to dental school and then established a practice in prosthetic dentistry in Sacramento. It turns out that prosthetic dentistry has all the elements of what gives me my greatest pleasure, and that is to put 'stuff' together. By day, Raskin blends his scientific and artistic acumen to create dentures that suit the individual profile of each patient who visits his office. As the Sacramento dentist works, his patients are treated to an ever-changing collection of paintings and drawings created in Raskin's home studio. Oil, watercolor, pen and ink, and colored pencil are among the mediums in which the dentist dabbles.
Subjects range from abstracts to portraits.
When one of his patients suggested that children would like some of the artwork, the idea for the mural blossomed. Shortly thereafter, Raskin came to the hospital to share his portfolio and ideas for the proposed mural. Conversation focused on logistical issues of where to place the mural, the importance of a child-friendly design and the need to seek corporate approval. This past spring, Raskin, his family and friends gathered in the clinic waiting area to celebrate the cheerful creation. So are the patients and families who visit the clinic.