Tomás Ramírez is a Mexican artist celebrated for his mastery of painting on amate paper, an ancient and symbolic medium rooted in Mesoamerican tradition. Born into a family of artisans, Tomás grew up surrounded by the textures, colors, and legends of his region. His artistic journey began at a young age, inspired by the traditions of the Sierra Norte of Puebla and the natural beauty of his surroundings. Amate paper is crafted from the inner bark of trees such as wild fig, nettle, and mulberry. Used for centuries by Indigenous peoples for codices and ceremonial purposes, amate later became an important medium for artistic expression. Each sheet is handmade through a meticulous process of boiling, rinsing, and pounding bark fibers into a textured, organic surface. For Tomás, this living texture connects the ancient with the contemporary. Tomás is distinguished by his technical excellence and his ability to work in large-scale formats, a demanding achievement given the fragility of amate. His compositions depict scenes of daily life, flora, and fauna, often infused with symbolic and spiritual meaning. Rural life, markets, harvests, and festivals become poetic visual narratives. His distinctive freehand technique is central to his practice. Working without preliminary sketches, he allows instinct and memory to guide his brush. This spontaneity gives his paintings a natural flow and authenticity, echoing the storytelling traditions of his ancestors. He combines natural pigments derived from minerals and plants with occasional synthetic tones to create luminous color and depth. Through his work, Tomás contributes to the preservation and evolution of amate painting, connecting the ancestral heritage of the Nahua and Otomi peoples with contemporary Mexican art. Collectors value his paintings for their technical and cultural significance, as well as their warmth and connection to the land. Amate paintings are sensitive to humidity and should be kept in a dry environment, ideally framed or protected with glass.
LARGE VILLAS Y PUEBLOS
TOMAS RAMIREZ Globos Inkonbark tree paper 47.24 × 78.74 in Inv: TR77 $3,200
TOMAS RAMIREZ Pueblo with the Dancing Circle Inkonbark treepaper 72.5 × 47 in Inv: TR98 $4,000
TOMAS RAMIREZ Life in Town IV Inkonbark tree paper 78.75 × 47.25 in Inv: TR29 $3,200
TOMAS RAMIREZ Pueblo with the River in the Middle Inkonbark treepaper 78 × 47 in Inv: TR96 $3,200
VILLAS Y PUEBLOS
TOMAS RAMIREZ La Boda Inkonbark treepaper 35 × 47.2 in Inv: TR72 $2,500
Tomas Ramirez Pueblo with Church Bell Inkon barktree paper 47 × 31.75 in Inv: TR109 $2,500
Tomas Ramirez Harvest Season Inkon barktree paper 47 × 31.75 in Inv: TR111 $2,500
Tomas Ramirez Pueblo with River Inkon barktree paper 47 × 31.75 in Inv: TR108 $2,500
TOMAS RAMIREZ Pescando Inkonbark treepaper 47.125 × 31.875 in Inv: TR56 $2,500
Tomas Ramirez Pueblo with Wedding Ceremony Inkon barktree paper 47 × 31.75 in Inv: TR107 $2,500
Tomas Ramirez Pueblo with Bull Riding Inkon barktree paper 47 × 31.75 in Inv: TR110 $2,500
TOMAS RAMIREZ Pueblo with the Coconut Harvest Inkon barktree paper 47 × 31.75 in Inv: TR102 $2,500
TOMAS RAMIREZ Desfile de Novios Inkonbark treepaper 47 × 31.5 in Inv: TR39 $2,500
TOMAS RAMIREZ Pueblo with the Cactus and Spotted Ponies Inkon barktree paper 47 × 31.75 in Inv: TR100 $2,500
TOMAS RAMIREZ The Island Inkonbark treepaper 47.125 × 31.875 in Inv: TR58 $2,500
Tomas Ramirez Pueblo of Celebrations Inkon barktree paper 47 × 23.25 in Inv: TR105 $1,500
Tomas Ramirez Pueblo with Piñata Inkon barktree paper 47 × 23.25 in Inv: TR104 $1,500
TOMAS RAMIREZ Farm Town Inkonbark tree paper 47.25 × 23.75 in Inv: TR51 $1,800
Tomas Ramirez Pueblo with Ducks Inkon barktree paper 47 × 23.25 in Inv: TR106 $1,500
LARGE WILD BIRDS
TOMAS RAMIREZ Intense Black Birds Inkonbark treepaper 73 × 47 in Inv: TR95 $4,700 Framed
TOMAS RAMIREZ Intense Sapphire Birds VII Inkonbark tree paper 71.75 × 47 in Inv: TR93 $3,200
TOMAS RAMIREZ Intense Sapphire Birds Inkonbark tree paper 77.5 × 46.75 in Inv: TR69 $2,400
TOMAS RAMIREZ Indigo Sapphire Birds II Inkonbark tree paper 47.24 × 78.74 in Inv: TR85 $3,200
TOMAS RAMIREZ Indigo Sapphire Birds on Brown II Inkonbark tree paper 73.25 × 47 in Inv: TR86 $3,200
TOMAS RAMIREZ Intense Sapphire Birds VIII Inkonbark treepaper 78 × 47 in Inv: TR97 $3,200
TOMAS RAMIREZ Colorful Birds Inkonbark treepaper 77.5 × 47 in Inv: TR47 $2,400
WILD BIRDS
TOMAS RAMIREZ Intense Blue Birds VI Inkonbark treepaper 47 × 31 in Inv: TR92 $1,800
TOMAS RAMIREZ Intense Blue Birds IV Inkonbark tree paper 31.25 × 46.75 in Inv: TR89 $1,800
TOMAS RAMIREZ Sapphire Birds II Inkonbark treepaper Inv: TR31 $1,800
TOMAS RAMIREZ Indigo Birds II Inkonbark treepaper 29 × 60 in Inv: TR94 $1,800
TOMAS RAMIREZ AVES DEL PARAISO V Inkonbark treepaper 47 × 31.5 in Inv: TR80 $1,500
Tomas Ramirez Cobalt Blue Birds Inkon barktree paper 47 × 23.375 in Inv: TR103 $800
TOMAS RAMIREZ Intense Sapphire Birds VI Inkon bark tree paper 47 × 23.375 in Inv: TR90 $800
TOMAS RAMIREZ Colorful Birds on Brown Inkonbark treepaper 47.125 × 31.875 in Inv: TR73 $1,800
TOMAS RAMIREZ Pueblo with the Purple Mountains and River Inkon barktree paper 47 × 31.75 in Inv: TR101 $2,400
TOMAS RAMIREZ PUEBLO DE COLOR II Inkonbark treepaper 47 × 31.5 in Inv: TR81 $800
TOMAS RAMIREZ Pueblo de ColorI Inkonbark tree paper 23.5 × 15.5 in Inv: TR36 $6,000
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