Richard James Montoya

Background

Montoya, Richard James was born on August 10, 1944 in New York City. Son of Narciso and Carmen Montoya.

Education

Bachelor, California State University, Long Beach, 1970; Master of Arts, California State University, Long Beach, 1978; student, Choinard Institute Art, 1972; student, Otis/Parsons School, 1974.

Career

Layout artist, Western Livestock Review, Fullerton, California, 1969; assistant art director, Veratechnicks, Orange, California, 1969-1970; senior artist, Martin/Decker Company, Santa Ana, California, 1970-1981; freelance illustrator, Anaheim and Riverside, California, since 1981. Curator Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Fullerton, 1970, Mills House ArtCtr., Garden Grove, California, 1984.

Achievements

• Richard James Montoya has been listed as a noteworthy Illustrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Save the Whales, Friends of Earth, Sav-A-Pet.

Interests

• Avocations: painting-drawing on various media, rock climbing, reading, nutrition.

Connections

Married Elaine Meloni (divorced 1970).

Father:

Narciso Montoya

Mother:

Carmen Montoya

Spouse:

Elaine Meloni