Services
Work with Tonito
Programs, commissions, and events designed to connect people with art and the natural world.
School & Community Programs
Inspiring the next generation of nature artists
Tonito brings art and wildlife education directly to schools, libraries, museums, and community centers. Drawing on 14+ years at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge and a career as an artist-in-residence, his programs connect students of all ages to the natural world through hands-on creativity.
- In-school and after-school workshops
- Wildlife and environmental education
- Large-format collaborative mural projects
- Nature-inspired sculpture and craft
- Indigenous arts and Taino cultural programs
- Artist residency programs
Art Commissions
Custom art for spaces that deserve to breathe
From intimate watercolors to monumental community installations, Tonito works with individuals, institutions, and organizations to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Commissions have appeared in the Southampton Arts Center, Heckscher Art Museum, Tilles Performance Center, and private collections worldwide.
- Wildlife watercolors & paintings
- Driftwood & recycled material sculptures
- Indoor & outdoor murals
- Large-scale nest installations
- Indigenous art and symbolic work
- Corporate and institutional commissions
Creative Classes & Workshops
Art, nature, and good company
Guided creative experiences where everyone — regardless of skill level — leaves with something beautiful and a deeper connection to the natural world. Perfect for private gatherings, corporate events, school fundraisers, and community programs.
- All skill levels welcome
- Nature-themed guided sessions
- Private group events
- Corporate team-building
- Fundraiser & charity events
- All materials provided
Paddle Board & Kayak Rentals
Get out on the water
In partnership with Island Surf Rentals in Westhampton, rent a kayak or paddleboard for a self-guided outing or join a guided Paddle Eco Tour through the local waterways. Life jackets and phone cases included with every rental.
- Single kayak or paddleboard — $45/hr, $65 for 2 hrs
- Double kayak or paddleboard — $70/hr, $90 for 2 hrs
- Guided Paddle Eco Tour — $100pp (1.5 hrs)
- Life jackets & phone cases included
- Partnered with Island Surf Rentals, Westhampton
- Call or text to book
Exhibition History
Venues & Institutions
Southampton Arts Center
Heckscher Art Museum
Tilles Performance Center
Humes Japanese Gardens
Suffolk Legislature
Petite Gallery
Hillwood Art Museum
Quogue Wildlife Refuge
Stockholm, Sweden
Costa Rica
Let's create something together
Whether you're a school, nonprofit, or someone with a blank wall and a vision — Tonito is ready.