Seattle Catrina

10/15/2026

✨ Master the Art of the Catrina — All Year Round!

Did you know that Catrina artistry isn't just for Día de los Mu***os? At my studio, Mexican culture, tradition, and art are alive 365 days a year! 🎨💀

Whether you want to learn the craft through my hands-on technical workshops—mastering the 5 focal points of Catrina face painting, drafting and creating giant calaveras—or you’d rather skip the hassle and hire a professional to paint you like a Catrina, I’m here for you.

📍 What we offer year-round:

🖌️ Catrina & Cultural Workshops: Learn face painting techniques, giant skull crafting and traditional Mexican handcrafts.

🎭 Professional Face Painting Services: Get transformed for events, photoshoots, or festival preparation.

🏛️ Studio Sessions: Prepare ahead of time and refine your skills before the high season.

👇 Get Involved:

❤️ FOLLOW this page & LIKE this post if you appreciate cultural art!

💬 COMMENT if you want to learn or get painted!

📲 FOLLOW for more technical tips and behind-the-scenes studio projects!

📩 Ready to book or learn?
Send a DM, leave a comment, or reach out directly:
📞 Call/Text: 206-854-3615
📧 Email: [email protected] (or link in bio)

***os

10/13/2026

Día de Mu***os! Is NOT only November 2nd, it's a whole 9 day journey of love... 🕯️🦋

•Oct 26: Building the altar.
•Oct 27: Our pets arrive.
•Oct 28: Welcoming the forgotten souls.
•Oct 29: Praying for the souls in purgatory.
•Oct 30: Honoring those who suffered violent death.
•Oct 31: The children who passed too soon, return.
•Nov 1: The grand reunion of the elders.
•Nov 2: Music, life, and death celebrate together!
•Nov 3: With prayers and blessings, we bid them farewell until next time.

The meaning of the food and other offerings on the ofrendas… are part of the 4 elements!

Photos of Loved Ones: are placed on the altar to honor them and guide their spirits back home so they are not forgotten.

Food & Drinks (Pan de Mu**to, Traditional Dishes, Fruit, and Sweets): represent their favorite foods, meals, and treats which are offered to nourish them, satisfying their hunger after their long journey and reminding them of the love they still receive.

Marigolds (Cempasúchil): creating a fragrant pathway of light and scent, ensuring the souls can easily find their way home.

Incense (Copal): is used to cleans and purify the space, creating a clean, peaceful environment while driving away bad energies and souls.

Candles & Lanterns: represent hope and faith, keeping the flame of memory alive and guiding the spirits safely back to the other side.

Personal Items & Little Toys: Favorite personal objects (such as items related to their jobs, hobbies, or things they loved in life) and small toys for the souls of children are included to welcome them back to play and enjoy the love kept for.

Want to be part of the tradition? 🕯️✨

I’ll be setting up a community altar tomorrow at the Fairwood Night Market! Whether you want to lend a hand, bring a memory or just stop by to share in the tradition, you’re so welcome to join.

I’ll also be setting up another altar on October 24th with Hiram Silva in Federal Way!

🗓️ Check out my Calendar of Events [link/in bio] to catch all the dates, times, and locations so you don't miss out. Come by and say hi—let's build something beautiful together!

Let’s keep our memories alive. 🇲🇽💀 ***os

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

The Heart of el Día de los Mu***os: Dates & Altar's Sacred Elements

Honouring every day and step of this tradition. 💀✨ Built by hand, rooted in culture, and kept alive with intention. ***os

10/06/2026

The season of cempasúchil and traditions is here!
🧡💀 Here are the confirmed presentation dates for The Seattle Catrina by Arte De La Cruz.

Mark your calendars and come celebrate our rich culture with us across the Sound!

📍 CONFIRMED DATES:
OCT 14: FairwoodMarket at Northwood Middle School (4:00 PM - 9:00PM)

OCT 23: Pike Place Market — Día de los Mu***os
Parade (12:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

OCT 24: Federal Way PopUp —

OCT 30 - NOV 1: Auburn Mall — in-front of the food court in the connecting hallway!

NOV 1: Belltown — ROSA/Ballerina Catrina Makeup (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM) @ Common Objects Arts Gallery

Stay tuned for updates, photos, and live highlights.

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

I’m so excited to announce that I will be collaborating with The Outlet Collection Seattle Rose Azul Vintage and La Buena Vista Creations!

Come say hi, take a picture and let’s celebrate together! I’ll also be doing quick Catrina/Catrin face painting at my booth too. ***os

10/04/2026

Porque traicionan a una reina por una payasa?

Porque el palacio tiene reglas y protocolo
y el círculo está abierto para cualquiera.

En el mundo todo es ilusión, cambian su corona por un disfraz y dejan el palacio por el circo creyendo que el teatro es para siempre. Pero en este plano, ni la realeza dura ni el espectáculo importa!

Allá atrás, a las escondidas se enreden en sus propios chismes pero en la realidad y final del camino la huesuda las viste por igual a todas reinas y payasas.

09/30/2026

Es hoy! Taller gratuito donde puedes decorar máscaras de Calavera para portar en el desfile del día de mu***os en la pikes place market Viernes 23 de Octubre.