Some of Our Featured Artists Include:

Manuel Martinez of La Puebela starting carving about  5 years ago. He has progressed from carving small birds and animals to becoming  a well known santaro who carves bultos and santos. He has won several awards  for his carvings, using mostly cottonwood for his saints.

The Ben Ortega family from Tesuque, NM are the most well known and famous wood  carvers from the state.  Ben Ortega passed away in the mid 90's.  We have 2 of his  pieces from the 1970's that are museum quality, plus work by his children,  Mike, Louise and Mike Ortega Jr. They Ortega Family carves on cottonwood,  aspen and driftwood.  An Ortega Angel.

Francis Naranjo Salazar is a nationally recognized potter from New Mexico's Santa Clara Pueblo.  This 62-year-old has been making pottery since she was 3 years  and is famous for her rendition of the friendship basket. She has  received numerous awards at prestigious Indian art shows.

John Tollardo, a native of Taos has been carving since 1980. He uses beautiful cedar from the Taos mountains. A piece of wood comes to life with  his wood chisels and mallet. John has carvings around the US, Europe and  Canada. 

Tony Sandoval, a native American Indian from Cuba, NM is a self- taught oil painting, sketch and pencil artist. He shows in galleries throughout the US.  His work portrays his heritage, culture, wildlife of New Mexico an portraits of his  relatives.
    

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