Rafael "Rafiki" began his professional career in Orlando, Florida as an artist for Universal studios in the summer of 1990. He got his art degree from Savannah College of Art and Design.

Clients include: Disney Resorts, Universal Studios, Kodak, Sony, U.S. Army, Cafe Tango, Fast Signs, Outback, John Casablancas, Olive Garden, World Marriot, Paramount Great America, Motorola, Toyota, Costco, FAO Schwartz, United Way, Orlando Leisure, Orlando Arts, Sea World, Red Cross, Pier 39, Cartoon Art Museum, Titan Pharmaceuticals, Hilton Head Entertainment, Progress Energy, Bennett & Associates, ONE Orlando, XL106.7 Doc & Johnny, Doubletree Hotel,Journey’s, Cici’s Pizza, Orlando World Center, Art Fusion Miami, Osceola Art Festival, Mercedes-Benz Orlando, Testa Rossa Café, Portofino Bay Hotel, Celebration, Darden Restaurants, WDBO AM 580, WKMG Channel 6,Palmer Reifler & Associates, Kids Together, Red’s Market, Windermere Prep, T. Skorman Productions, Ace Medical, Caribe Royal, Cowboy’s, City of Casselberry Art/Jazz Fest, Budget Rent A Car, US Wireless, Petco, etc.

• SERVES:
  2-hour minimum: Orlando/Kissimmee FL.
  3-hour minimum: Cocoa Beach, Daytona, Tampa, Sarasota, St Augustine, St Petersburg FL.
  4-hour minimum: Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Miami, Naples, Palm Beach/West Palm Beach FL.
• RATE*: $170 per hour. See minimum times above.
• SPEED**: 15 - 18 people per hour, black and white
  6 people per hour, color