Ray Lobato is a California native, born on Route 66 in the Mojave Desert town of Barstow, CA. While studying Psychology (B.A.), and Sociology (B.A.) at the University of California, Ray began his successful career as artist and graphic designer in San Diego, New York, and San Francisco.

In his lifelong passion for making art, Ray has enjoyed many successes in his growth as a painter and graphic designer. In 2003, Ray renovated a run-down San Francisco frame shop and reopened it including a new art gallery where he curated many successful art exhibits showcasing local artists as well as his own work.