Hector's carved saints, angels and painted animals have become familiar in Santa Fe. Hector learned to carve from his father-in-law, Ben Ortega. He began to carve his own things in 1977 and today, he spends 14 hours a day, five days a week in his workshop. He is one of six well-known Hispanic folk artists from New Mexico. He carves the animal bodies from cottonwood and aspen using a chainsaw, eight very sharp chisels and a band
Hector's carved saints, angels and painted animals have become familiar in Santa Fe. Hector learned to carve from his father-in-law, Ben Ortega. He began to carve his own things in 1977 and today, he spends 14 hours a day, five days a week in his workshop. He is one of six well-known Hispanic folk artists from New Mexico. He carves the animal bodies from cottonwood and aspen using a chainsaw, eight very sharp chisels and a band saw.
