Rodel Gonzalez

Rodel Gonzalez is an artist whose keen eye finds beauty in the commonplace and grace in the ordinary. Born in the Philippines, he began his artistic journey at age nine under the guidance of his father, Rick Gonzalez, and grandfather, Felix Gonzalez. He studied painting at the University of Santo Tomas and earned a degree from the Philippine School of Interior Design, developing the discipline and skills that would define his career.
Gonzalez’s creative talents extend beyond the canvas. At twenty, he founded the band Side A in the Philippines, serving as lead singer and primary songwriter. The group remains active today as Manila’s longest-lived band. In 1994, he embarked on a new path as a minister while continuing to create commissioned portraits, murals, and sketches. By 2002, inspired by his brother Rudolf Gonzalez and supported by his cousin Roy Gonzalez Tabora, he pursued fine art in earnest.
Today, Gonzalez has become widely recognized as an officially licensed Disney Fine Artist, creating stirring paintings of iconic characters from Disney and Star Wars movies. He is represented by Park West Gallery, and his work can be found in galleries and private collections worldwide. Reflecting on his Disney paintings, Gonzalez says each piece involves such a strong concept that every brushstroke becomes a joyful anticipation of the finished work.