CRUZ LOPEZ ART ~ Artistic Creations from the heart

Cruz Lopez ~ a passionate artist dedicated to creating unique and captivating artworks. With a focus on vibrant colors and intricate details, my pieces aim to evoke emotions and tell stories. 

I was born in Espanola, New Mexico.  A valley where the Río Grande carries stories and the mountains stand as guardians over a land shaped by tradition, devotion, and corazon. In my family, art was never just a practice it was the lifeblood that flowed through us. My mother, Irene, painted and wove visions that shimmered with color. My father, Benjamin, carved santos that embodied devotion and held the weight of faith. My brother, Diego, carries our stories through film and his amazing art. My sister, Miranda, through her paintings. And I, Cruz, was given the gift of my hands. Hands that have touched wood, stone, bronze, and canvas. Hands that turn raw materials into works that breathe with heritage. Hands that carve, paint, and shape not just form, but meaning. Each piece I create is more than art. It is an offering, a legacy made visible. My work is a bridge between past and future a living testament to the endurance of culture and beauty. Now, I share this journey with my son, Zaiden, teaching him the stories within each carving and painting. Through him, I am reminded that art is not only what we create, but also what we pass on. To own one of my works is to take part in something greater. It is to hold tradition in your hands, to carry forward a light that should never fade, and to become part of the story itself. My art is no longer only just mine, it becomes yours. And when you welcome one of my pieces into your home, it does more than decorate a wall or space it transforms it. It brings with it the weight of history, the warmth of devotion, and the pride of a people who endure. Art is meant to be lived with, cherished, and passed down. My hope is that those who collect my work will not only admire it, but become its keepers, ensuring it lives on for generations to come.