Richard Boyd

Rich Boyd is an artist, designer, photographer, and writer who enjoys an immense interest in art and photography. Rich attended the University of Arizona as a Commercial Art major (and ROTC cadet). Upon graduation in February 1968, he earned a BFA Degree and a commission in the U.S. Army. After serving in Vietnam and at Department of Army Headquarters, Rich was honorably discharged and returned to school on the GI bill. Attending Art Center of College of Design in Los Angeles, Rich earned a BS with honors in Transportation Design in 1976.

After graduation ceremonies at the new Pasadena campus, Rich and his wife Linda were off to Michigan where Rich was hired as an exterior designer for Chrysler Corporation. His design experience included the package and design phase of the Dodge Caravan.  In 1979, Rich and his growing family returned to Los Angeles. Industrial design positions at Mattel and Revell employed Rich’s design talents and enthusiastic interest in automobiles.  In the mid-1980’s, Rich worked on contract as a Project Manager for Mazda of North America in Irvine, building a full-size prototype for the successful Mazda MPV minivan.

In the late 1980’s, Rich made a fun filled career segue to publishing. The next 23 years were spent as a staff journalist with various vintage vehicle magazines and painting private commissions. Now a retired grandfather who delights in his grandchildren, Rich is thoroughly enjoying the freedom to dedicate himself to his art full time. Rich also enjoys taking photos during his travels throughout the western US, which he then uses as a reference for his paintings and colored pencil pieces.