Richard Hernandez
142 East Quintard Street
Chula Vista, CA 91911

(619) 425-7519


I am primarily a self-taught individual in the art of sculpting, painting, and drawing.  Born in Manhatten, 
New York, and raised on Long Island, I had spent a good deal of my childhood in my room with either a 
sketchbook in hand ornworking on a scratch-built model in front of me.  I've always been interested in 
drawing or making anything and paying close attentin to detail make my models more realistic.  

My interest in making figures began when I was in the Navy, first by carving them out of wood.  Some 
years later, I was introduced to Super Sculpy and plasticine clay which opened up new possibilities in 
rendering a figure.  Mostly I've been working on cartoon characters and mythological creatures, but I also 
can render a realistic animal or human.  I also have an interest in two-dimensional art rendered either in 
oil, acrylic, pen and ink, or pencil.  

After taking college courses (receiving an Associate in Arts degree from Southwestern College, Chula 
Vista) and studying reference books on anatomy, both human and animal, I developed my skills to 
perfection and am now ready and confident to utilize my skills in an environment where they are best 
suited.

My art has been shown several times at the San Diego Comic Convention (the world's largest), at the 
Confurence art show, and at the Del Mar Fair-Art.  Some of my art has been published in YARF!, and 
some in convention program books.  My clients include art collectors, actors, publishers, and other artists.