Reynaldo G. Ferdinand was born in Panama City, Panama in 1963. At the age of twelve he began designing costumes for the Panamanian Mardi-Gras Carnival. Except for a few lessons in art school in Panama City, Reynaldo developed a love for fine art painting independently. His paintings act as a mirror that reflects the people from the Caribbean and their culture.

Reynaldo's use of vibrant colors and textiles in his paintings and costumes earned him an award in 2002 from the City of Chicago for his contribution to the arts. He was featured on Channel 11's Art Beat Chicago in 2005 for his portrayal of America in the Chicago Carifete Carnival Parade as well as his cultural paintings of the Caribbean diaspora. His work has been exhibited in museums and galleries throughout Panama City and the Caribbean, including nine solo shows. Reynaldo exhibits in a multitude of national and international juried shows and has been featured in several magazines in Central America and the Caribbean. His paintings are in over 239 public, corporate and private collections throughout Panama City, Central and South America.

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