About

Carlos Díaz Copado was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico in 1974. Curious and full of energy, Carlos was always fascinated by his father's paintings. At 15 years old, Don Carlos finally showed him the basic elements of the brush to medium. Soon after, he got caught stealing paint brushes from his Dad, and eventually, he received his own set to explore with. During their father-son painting sessions together, the name Cuachalote was born.

Carlos showed his ‘messy’ paintings for the first time in 1996 as part of a collective exhibition in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

Carlos' art education was otherwise autodidactic. The natural world influences his work, particularly his longstanding fascination for water in its power, beauty, and magic. He also finds inspiration in other painters, novelists, poets, and museums. His work is intense, colorful, and conceptual, leaving you to decipher the depth and meaning of his creations. The painting style is Figurative Abstract - watercolor is the technique he uses the most, alternating this with acrylic on canvas, often mixed with graphite, on paper. 

Miguel Angel Lopez Medina, his father’s best friend, and well-known mexican artist was a vital influence in Carlos’ early years. Miguel and Don Carlos can still be found painting together, from time to time, in the pueblo of Cocula, Jalisco. 

Carlos has two siblings who both live in Germany and have a deep formal education and an appreciation for all things art. His three children - Carlos, Carolina, and Elijah, have all developed their artistic pursuits, and they find a connection as a family through this modality. 

His goal with his art is to connect emotion, share knowledge with aspiring artists, inspire those to step into their talent, and live a peaceful, fulfilled life. When not creating, you can find him staying active through basketball, hiking, traveling, or spending time with his loved ones.