Tonio LeFebre

Native Colorado artist, Tonio LeFebre relies on his rich cultural upbringing to influence his work in a variety of mediums. LeFebre, of Piro Pueblo and Spanish descent designs and creates artistic works that reflect the teachings he received from elders in his community while growing up.

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Widely known for his paintings of Native American and Chicano subjects, LeFebre also has a collector following for his silver jewelry, Pueblo belt weavings and moccasins.

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In 2014, Tonio was chosen to partake in a project to resurrect the language of his Piro ancestors. Since that time the project has produced positive results in reviving an integral part of a culture believed to belong lost for good.

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Tonio’s paintings have been chosen to represent various events and organizations such as the Pueblo Latino Chamber of Commerce, and the “La Cosecha” language and educational equity conference.

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His murals can be viewed at the Pueblo Heritage Museum, on the Arkansas river levee, as well as the West 18th Street Bridge, in Pueblo Colorado.

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An extended portfolio of Tonio’s work is available at toniolefebre.com, on Facebook @ Tonio LeFebre and on Instagram @lefebre_art_design, or he may be contacted at toniolefebre931@gmail.com.