Ricardo Delgado

Ricardo Delgado is an American-born artist and writer of Costa Rican descent, currently serving as an Associate Professor at ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena. He graduated from the same institution and has held multiple creative roles in film, animation, and publishing.

His professional career spans film illustration for major live-action films (e.g., Apollo 13, Men in Black, The Matrix Reloaded), animation projects (e.g., Disney’s Atlantis—The Lost Empire, Pixar’s Wall-E, and DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon), and TV shows like Avatar: The Last Airbender. He has collaborated with renowned directors including Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, and the Wachowskis.

Ricardo’s creative ventures extend to comic books, such as the long-running Age of Reptiles series, and novels like Sam Specter and the Book of Spells and the sci-fi noir Warhead. His teaching responsibilities include courses like Creating a Graphic Novel and Dramatic Narrative.

Though no specific scientific awards or academic grants are mentioned, his contributions to visual storytelling and entertainment design are globally recognized. His research interests align with narrative-driven visual arts, blending technical expertise with creative innovation.