Reza Hedayat was born in 1966 in Qorve, Kurdistan province, where his artistic journey began under the mentorship of his uncle, Arab Ali Sherveh, a renowned painter and sculptor in Kurdistan. Growing up, he developed a deep appreciation for art, particularly painting. After graduating from Farhang and Adab High School in 1983, he encountered interruptions in his academic pursuits due to employment at a bookstore.

However, in 1990, Hedayat resumed his studies, embarking on a Bachelor's degree in painting. Despite the challenges, he remained committed to his artistic aspirations. In 1995, upon completing his Bachelor's degree, he pursued further studies in painting. Concurrently, he began teaching at Tehran University of Fine Arts and Azad University, while also joining the faculty of Sooreh University in 1991. Over the years, he became an integral part of the university's faculty, continuously imparting his knowledge to aspiring artists.

Hedayat had the privilege of learning from esteemed mentors such as Ebrahim Jafari, Homayun Salimi, Farshid Maleki, Mehdi Hosseini, Iraj Eskandari, Mina Nouri, and Arab Ali Sherveh, shaping his artistic vision and technique. In 2011, he ventured into art research at Isfahan Art University, although he eventually discontinued his studies.

Since the 1990s, Hedayat has showcased his artistic prowess through numerous solo exhibitions held in prestigious galleries such as Haft Samar, Shirin, Aria, Negah, Mehrava, Assar, Blue Atelier Tabriz, and Birang. Additionally, he has participated in over thirty group exhibitions, further establishing his presence in the art world.