Candelario Medrano (1918-1986) was a ceramicist from Santa Cruz de las Huerta, Jalisco, Mexico. He first began by working to make clay sewer pipes. While he studied under Julian Acero, he transitioned to making whimsical pieces. He would make ceramic toys similar to Acero, but started to make sculptures of buildings, animals and vehicles, which is what he was known for. His legacy is carried on through his sons, Serapio and Benito, and their kids.