Mexican-American artist Emmanuel Valtierra studied Graphic Design in the University of Nuevo Leon (UANL) and Photography in San Antonio College. After some time, he adopted the aztec codex style for most of his works bringing him attention from the public and press. To stablish himself as a "tlacuilo", he released a series of pop culture images, playing cards, and book. All with Aztec style.
The love Valtierra has for history has influenced him on all his projects. The goal is to keep teaching new generations about our past in a fun way in every media possible.
Some of his most populare releases are: Codex Valtierra (sidewise award), Codice peregrino (white raven award), Aztec tarot, Blue beetle #1 (DC comics variant cover art), and many more.

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All products are linked to a Facebook e-store. If you are not located in USA and would like to purchase anything from my catalog, please contact me directly.

CODICE PEREGRINO $32

A story told from the perspective of a child, which shows the harsh reality of families crossing the Rio Grande.(Spanish only). click here to buy

APOCALYPSE PC $16

Apocalypse playing card decks. Printed on LPPC. Get them all while they last! click here to buy

AZTEC CODEX PC $16

Aztec codex playing card decks. Printed on LPCC. Be ready for a Poker match! click here to buy

THE FIVE SUNS $24

2 Books in one. The story of the 5 suns and the story of the hungry Goddess. Perfect for kids between 5 and 12. click here to buy

LOTERIA $14

Aztec Loteria (Mexican bingo). For the best family reunions. click here to buy

AZTEC TAROT $39

Major and Minor arcana the way the Aztecs would've done it. click here to buy

AZTEC STICKERS $14

A beautiful set of 5 stickers with the images of aztec gods. click here to buy

JAPANESE SCROLLS $16

Beautiful deck illustrated with Japanese art and printed on LPCC. click here to buy

News

KAHLO PLAYING CARDS

KHALO playing cards are here to honor the life and death of the famous Mexican figure, Frida Khalo. This is my 6th Mexican themed deck and I wanted to present something a little different, or try something new. After thinking for a while I came to realize that having a deck that celebrates Frida's life and work would be a perfect fit for my work and decks..

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OBSIDIAN & FEATHERS

During these times there's nothing better than staying home with the family. Nothing like a board game to keep everyone entertained at home. Obsidian and feathers will be a game like no other. 3-4 players will have an epic adventure on a round board in which they have to go under to collect bones and build a "tzompantli". Follow me on instagram to see the most recent images and news about it.

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Press

interview
telemundo #1

Vídeo oficial de Noticias Telemundo. Emmanuel Valtierra es un diseñador que combina el arte precolombino con la cultura pop, uniendo personajes de series famosas con códices mexicas y representaciones aztecas. click here to see more

interview
remezcla

This Artist's Aztec-Style Illustrations of 'Game of Thrones' & 'Avengers' Are Amazing click here to see more

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Contact

For any questions related to my art or my products please contact me through the next e-mail

emmanuelvaltierraillustrator@gmail.com