Rafael Isaac Delgado, jr. was born in Managua, Nicaragua, in the dry months of 1978. After the Revolucion of '79, he migrated to the United States with his mother, while his father stayed behind.

Situating in Los Angeles, California, Rafael was greeted by his first generation-American family. Growing up 'pobre pero contento', Rafael never truely dealt with the fact that they were poor. Surrounded by lots of love and support, he made the best with what they had. Lacking many toys as a child, Rafael began creating his own toys. Whatever he saw he drew into paper toys. With great detail he would draw cartoon characters from his favorite shows to play with.

As he entered grade school, Rafael was a fairly good student with lots of creativity. Absorbed in the workings of his own imagination, he craved solitude. Rarely even watched television. Throughout his early childhood he continued to imagine and create.

During the discovery of girls and other social distractions, Rafael's motivation and inspirations for the arts were put on cruise control. Mainly drawing pictures for friends he wanted to impress. Sailing at a slow pace for a few years, he soon discovered the freedom of expression in 'Urban art'. This point in his life opened the doors to graphic design and visual communication. Skateboarding and graffiti became a major influence, possessing both of the elements in which he relates to.

After high school, Rafael pursued further education in graphic design and attended Brooks college, where he would pick up the tricks of the trade. Typography and logo design became his major interest. During his college years, Rafael experimented with many different mediums. The freedom in collage art quickly attracted him. Implementing his knowledge of graphic design, Rafael began creating works of art that possessed his interest in both, collage and typography.

Travel and explorations of cultures have brought lots of inspiration. With the knowledge he's gained, Rafael has established entrepreneur ventures in the arts, developing his own line of graphics and skateboards, while continuing to create works of art. Feeling confident with his progress, Rafael has begun to exhibit his art in hopes of sharing his vision.