Meet the Artist

"My goal is to turn an ordinary location into a place that is a catalyst for people's imagination to flourish."

I'm Carlos Rodriguez, an artist based in Norwalk, California. I was born and raised in Sonora, Mexico, and moved to the United States in 2001.

I specialize in realism and lettering — capturing the beauty of nature and animals and creating illustrations that feel alive, with real attention to the details and textures of both the subject and the environment it sits in.

As a muralist, my goal is to bring a little joy and wonder to the world around us. A wall is a public thing. Whoever walks past it did not choose to see it, which means it either takes something from their day or gives something back. I try to make sure it gives.

Recently I have worked mainly across California for a wide range of businesses in Whittier, Pasadena, Newport Beach, Fullerton, San Bernardino, Bloomington, El Monte, Maywood, Pomona, and Los Angeles.