About RAD

Robert A. Delgadillo, better known as RAD, is an artist who specializes in celebrity and fashion illustration. Since an early age, RAD was intrigued by the entertainment industry, and strived to capture the essence of each of the celebrities he drew. He was fascinated by the way the actors moved and gestured on the big screen, and studied them intensely.

In 2005, the artist had his first debut in Beverly Hills, and his exhibit consisted of Hollywood icons of the past and present. Since then, RAD’s work has appeared in numerous magazines, newspapers, online publications, and billboards on an international level. His work has also been seen on television and on the exterior of buildings in Los Angeles .

His work seduces the viewer by its bold colors and energetic line quality. The content of the work itself is familiar, but yet new and fresh at the same time, a combination which distinguishes his artwork among other illustrators. RAD has chronicled a wide range of celebrities, from legendary Marilyn Monroe, to controversial headline maker Amy Winehouse.

RAD has illustrated fashion ads for Kitson L.A., which they used in their major advertising campaigns around the globe. His designs for the hip boutique celebrate the lifestyle of the young and beautiful people of Los Angeles . In addition to these ads, he has also produced artwork for the SBV Talent Agency in L.A., which was featured in programs for the Golden Trailer Awards, as well as the Key Art Award ceremony.

The artist was born and raised in Southern California , and his parents are of Chilean and Mexican descent. Currently he creates artwork in his home office with views of the San Jacinto Mountains in Palm Springs.