A native of Northern California, Rick Delanty demonstrates expressive, bold brushwork in his acrylic and watercolor paintings of landscapes, seascapes, and historical subjects. The artist often finds his inspiration and subject matter while running or swimming, and returns to the site to draw. He compiles the work from memory in his studio.

An exuberant calligraphy is the hallmark of his style, and "expressionistic realism" which evokes the California coastline, and his travel in the Northwest and Atlantic seaboard.

Delanty has served as an arts educator for more than 25 years, and has established his studio in Southern California. Several galleries and cultural centers represent his work. Delanty’s originals are in corporate and private collections throughout the United States. His lithographs are published by Top Art in Milan, Italy for distribution in the United States and Europe.