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How my art journey started.

Ever since I was a little boy, I was involved with art in various methods like drawing, painting, wood, metal, ceramics, and carved stone. I was fortunate to grow up in an artisan town in Mexico where I learned the encouraged development of art. Since I was convinced to do something creative.  


ARTIST LUIS MERCADO, A VISUAL ARTIST BASED IN RICHMOND CA.

HIS CONTEMPORARY ARTWORK DRAWS INSPIRATION FROM IMPRESSIONISM, ABSTRACT, CUBISM, AND FIGURATIVE ART. THROUGH DISTINCTIVE COMPOSITIONS, MERCADO REFLECTS ON EVERYDAY LIFE EXPERIENCES, PERCEPTIONS, AND EMOTIONS, BY BLENDING ACRYLIC PAINTS WITH VARIOUS ARTISTIC TECHNIQUES. 


His work offers unique perspectives on current subjects, inviting viewers to experience them through their visionary lens. All creations result from art history to innovative approaches, by blending traditional art with modern art and bringing profound and intense ideas to life. 


"The limit of an artist is the final edge of a canvas"

Luis Mercado, who goes by the alias Nene

I start my compositions with digital art, often depicting portraits as my favorite subject. My artwork combines abstract and surrealist styles. I paint with the intention of capturing the intangible feeling, portraying my composition as something that feels like it is not changing or moving, as if time has stopped.

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Artist Bio

Born and raised in Yahualica, Jalisco, Mexico —a town rich in artisanal tradition —my journey into the art world began with a hands-on education in a variety of mediums, including drawing, painting, wood, metal, and carved stone. This upbringing provided me with a deep appreciation for craftsmanship and a conviction to pursue a creative path, a conviction that has guided my work ever since.

 My creative process is a unique blend of modern AI technology and traditional techniques. Each piece begins with personal photography, which I use as a digital blueprint to develop the composition. This initial stage allows me to experiment with abstract and surrealist styles before I ever touch the canvas. The final work is brought to life using acrylic paints, where the application is a balance of careful planning and creative improvisation. Through this process, I aim to create art where time has stopped, portraying a feeling of permanence and stillness. 

 My work has been recognized locally in Colleges, on an international stage,  Milan Weekly Magazine, and Artist Close Up magazine and platform, a significant milestone in my career.  

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