Rosa Del Alba is a highly talented multi-media artist that uses Mexican pop culture, folkloric themes,rend religious symbolism as well as, Asian pop culture to create compelling graphic and traditional artwork. She is also co-owner Diablo Azul Tattoo studio in Mexico. Visit our Gallery Section to learn more about her and to discover how to arrange for a commission of her original artwork.

Erick is an exceptional graphic and multi-media fine artist. His work incorporates fantasy, Mexican folkloric, and botanical themes. He is also an accomplished tattooist, musician, and co-owner of Diablo Azul Tattoo in Mexico. Visit our Gallery Section to learn more about him and to discover how to commission his original artwork.

Pedro is an incredibly skilled sculptor. He specializes in multi-media and explores connections between this world, the afterlife, and the universe. He mentors young aspiring artists in his home studio.

Liz is a skilled painter, jeweler, and accomplished seamstress who specializes in hand-sewn, hand embroidered artisanal clothing made from natural fabrics and dyes. She uses the power of the sun, plants, minerals and her own creativity to bring unique and intriguing pieces to Tonalli. Please visit our Gallery section for her full bio and images of her artwork.

Rodrigo is an indigenous Mixe community leader, activist, and pioneer in the artesanía industry of Oaxaca. He became a Master Alfarero (potter) at the Taller de Rufino Tomayo Oaxaca, to bring traditional and functional clay ware to consumers, as opposed to purely decorative pieces. He originally designed and produced the now infamous, “face-cup” that has proliferated throughout the state and beyond.

Nazaria is a generational weaver of wool textiles from Teotilan de Valle, MX. Her textile designs tell stories of the ancient Zapotec culture and of her family and community.

The Velasco’s are Zapotec Afareros (potters) from a pueblo with an ancient pottery tradition. They operate a family workshop that specializes in “barro filigree”, which is a style of fine, detailed red and brown clay-work.

Aaron Foster is a an international legend in artisanal tin work called Hojalata. He has been producing masterpieces for almost 80 years, having begun his craft at his mother’s knee at the age of six. He specializes in very small detailed work depicting birds, trees, butterflies and flowers. His daughter Maribel works alongside him and creates distinctive impressionist style painted hojalata.

Karla Castellanos and her husband Sergio Martinez are masters of traditional Mexican alebrije-style painting of clay skulls. The skulls are also known as “calaveras” or “Day of the Dead” skulls. If you are interested in a custom order please email us.

The Aguero Family are generational artesanos in tin work/hojalata. They have been creating hojalata from their home in the central valley of Oaxaca for over 100 years. They specialize in large works, but also produce smaller masterpieces. If you are interested in a commission please email us.