Born and raised in Arizona, Richard is a professional illustrator with over 25 years of experience. His inspiration is drawn from the beautiful Mexican-American culture, featuring vibrant colors, exciting compositions and important subject matter. He works in both traditional and digital media. His works hang in the Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center in Phoenix and the Latin Americans United For Progress Center in Michigan. Also, he has been featured in publications such as Phoenix New Times, Arizona Republic, The Glendale Star, Shoutout Arizona, and others.