Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Richard A. Delgado. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Alright, Richard A. thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Did you always know you wanted to pursue a creative or artistic career? When did you first know?
When I was a little kid, I would draw every day, to the point where my dad would constantly buy me new sketchbooks. Then at the age of thirteen, I found myself writing. There were constant ideas and stories that would come to mind, where I felt couldn’t be told in drawings. That is when my passion for writing began. Eventually, this led to my journey into the literary world.
Through my constant passion for creating, I have been blessed with opportunities that have helped me grow as an artist in the world of entertainment. By the grace of God, I do not see myself stopping anytime soon. I believe we are all blessed with gifts that should be shared, but it is up to us to decide what to do with those gifts. My advice to others is to keep creating, stay motivated, and strive to be the best you can be.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
I was born in Monterrey, Mexico, but raised in Houston, Texas. After many years of learning how to draw from my dad and learning how to embrace my artistic side from my siblings, I moved out to Los Angeles in 2018 with my wife, to pursue a career as an artist. After receiving my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Arts & Animation, and my Master of Fine Arts in Visual Development, I studied acting at Next Actor Studio As a part time actor, I became involved in projects such as USA Network’s “Queen of the South”, “Beyond the Red City”, “Team of Two” and other short films and independent projects. Over the years, I have created numerous personal projects, and worked a long side many known clients. One in particular has been the talented Latin musician and Grammy nominee, Lupita Infante. I have been recognized as a multi-talented artist, and been interviewed by radio TV shows, and podcasts such as, Inspiration for your Soul, Chat and Spin Radio, KUHS Radio/TV Denver, The Way Things Are Podcast, and among others. Also, I have been issued in magazines and articles such as, Magic Image Hollywood, Heart of Hollywood, High Fashion Magazine, Vampyre Magazine, Celebz Treasure: Daily News from the Vine, Marylou Magazine from Texas, and many others. In addition, I have won 18 awards from numerous writing competitions, Including the Masters Certificate of Recognition in Literature by La Preparatoria 5 UANL of Sabinas, Hidalgo in Mexico, after participating in their 56th Anniversary of their “Cultural Week” workshop, to inspire the future generations of young Mexican writers. After publishing my first novel “The Ancient Chronicles: The Newborn” in 2018, I have been able to build the Ancient Chronicles universe for more sequels to come. Since then, it has gained worldwide popularity from the horror/fantasy community and has received outstanding reviews from various online platforms such as, Amazon, Lulu, Goodreads and more. Since establishing my own studio, RAD Studios, my wife and I are currently developing our first horror/comedy live action feature film alongside a team of amazing producers in Los Angeles. Additionally, we are developing a Sci-fi animated TV series, a 2-D animation story based on true events, and the sequel to The Ancient Chronicles: The Newborn. We are really looking forward to bringing fresh new content for all audiences around the world to enjoy.
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
The most rewarding aspect of being an artist or creative is to have the freedom to express myself through my works. Being able to share stories and illustrations with the whole world is one of the best feelings . Seeing people cherish, love, enjoy, and even collect my works is the best reward I could ever ask for. I always say that I do not need trophies, laurels, or certificates to feel appreciated. Sure it is very nice to be recognized in that way, but having the support of people is my ultimate reward.
Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?
To be the best I can be. To be able to bring new ideas, and stories to life to anyone all around the world is a gift to me. Also, being able to make my family proud especially my dad who is also an amazing traditional artist. He was one of the biggest reasons why I decided to embark in this journey since I was a child. Also, I truly believe God gave me these gifts for a purpose, and so every time I complete a work I think that I am at least fulfilling that task. Hopefully, I can leave a legacy behind someday that could inspire and motivate the next generation of artists.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.radanimationstudios.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richy_axl
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richyaxl1
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-a-delgado-richy-axl-281b164b
- Other: https://www.theancientchronicles.com
