Born in Mexico, Salvador de Regil came to America in the 1930s.  As his artistic expression developed, he became known for his surreal paintings. In 1940 de Regil completed a gouache portrait of Bob Hope on the set of Ghostbreakers. During WWII de Regil worked in Texas painting glass eyes for blinded soldiers.  After the war he settled in the Bay Area where he painted and taught.  De Regil designed the popular restaurant and watering hole Tiburon Tommies which was a favorite of all the artists of the area.
 
De Regil was also associated with The Art League of California (no longer in existence), and at least one catalog has his photo.  He participated in their professional continuing education series.  There are also records of de Regil in the Museum of Modern Art Department of Painting and Sculpture.