Animals drawn in ink and silence

Original drawings, limited editions, and commissions.

Each drawing begins with observation and unfolds slowly — through line, repetition, and symbolic detail. Working in black ink on paper, I explore animals as carriers of presence, memory, and quiet power. The work is shaped by growing up in Mexico — by its animals, its patterns, its way of seeing the natural world as alive and interconnected.

The Nahual

In Mexican tradition, the nahual is the animal that walks beside you — a companion, a mirror, a quiet source of strength. This idea is at the heart of my practice. Each drawing is an attempt to meet that animal — with intention, reverence, and a sense of mystery. The work is available as original drawings, limited edition prints, and commissions.

I immediately connected to the piece. It feels both powerful and deeply personal, and its presence in my home means so much to me”.

— Elisabeth Mück, Germany

Nayeli Lavanderos

About the Artist

I'm a Mexican artist based in Portugal. Working in black ink on paper, I draw animals as subjects of stillness, observation, and symbolic meaning. My work is shaped by a deep connection to the natural world and by the belief that animals carry something we recognize but can't always name.

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Workshops

I lead small-group workshops that blend intuitive drawing, guided visualization, and animal symbolism. They're rooted in the same ideas as my drawings — presence, observation, and our connection to the animal world — brought into a participatory, hands-on format.