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About Raymundo
Raymundo Valdez is a Mexican-American fine artist transforming cityscapes and deserts into vibrant oil paintings using his signature diamond-like fractal effect; an intricate style that reveals the hidden geometry, rhythm, and beauty of the everyday.
Raymundo's Journey
Raymundo's dynamic oil paintings reinterpret urban and natural landscapes through bold color, geometry, and a signature diamond-like fractal effect. This unique visual language, born from a moment of inspiration while observing power lines framing Victorian buildings outside his Castro apartment, blends architectural structure with organic rhythm, transforming everyday scenes into striking, luminous compositions.
Born in Mexico City, Raymundo’s passion for art was sparked by a childhood visit to Diego Rivera’s murals at the National Palace. He began studying art early, encouraged by his father, and later earned a degree in graphic design before launching a successful career as a creative director.
In 2004, Raymundo Valdez emigrated to the United States, building a successful career in advertising and the tech industry. In 2020, he fully committed to his fine art practice, establishing dedicated studios in both San Francisco and Palm Springs. This pivotal shift allowed him to focus entirely on developing his signature diamond-like fractal style, bringing clarity, consistency, and refinement to his work.
"My art draws inspiration from the hidden shapes and colors within every environment. The vibrant hues, shifting light, and rich textures of my city and the surrounding nature ignite my fascination with uncovering beautiful geometric patterns in the world around me."
Raymundo Valdez
Award-Winning Work Rooted in Rich Cultural Traditions
Raymundo’s work draws from a wide range of influences, including Mexican modernism, Asian aesthetics, and the geometric harmony found in city grids and desert vistas. His style matured through travels across India, Southeast Asia, and South America, as well as deep immersion in the visual heritage of Frida Kahlo, Rufino Tamayo, and Francisco Toledo. His growing list of accolades includes:
- Cover Winner – ArtSpan SF Open Studios Guide (2025) for The Tower and The Flag
- People’s Choice Award – Joshua Tree National Park Art Exposition (2024)
- Second Place – “Paint the Desert” Festival, Desert Plein Air Association (2024)
- Juror’s Choice Honorable Mention – AMPLIFY, SOMArts (2025)
- Second Place – Tom of Finland Foundation “Emerging Artist Competition” (2009)
- Honorable Mention – Desert Art Center’s Inclusion Show (2024)
His early exhibition debut was in 2005, and since then his paintings have been featured in juried exhibitions across California, Mexico, and the Southwest. In 2009, his piece H2O was acquired by the Tom of Finland Foundation Museum in Silver Lake, California. He is currently represented by Galería Arte Siglo XXI in Mexico City, where some of his works are part of their permanent collection.
Raymundo’s portfolio includes cityscapes, wildlife, and landscapes, and his paintings have been acquired by collectors across the U.S., Europe, Mexico, and Argentina. His museum-quality prints and merchandise are available through select retail partners such as Welcome Castro, Local Take, SF Mercantile, and the Artists Council Store in Palm Springs.
Two Cities
Raymundo Valdez maintains private studios in both San Francisco and Palm Springs: two dramatically different environments that deeply inform his creative vision. The layered energy of the city and the meditative stillness of the desert each find their way into his compositions. His unwavering commitment to oil on canvas allows him to fully explore color, structure, and emotion; creating visually rich, collectible works that reflect a distinctive artistic voice. For collectors seeking original, location, inspired pieces with depth and geometric elegance, Raymundo’s work offers both sophistication and authenticity.