Trace of light 16 Painting

Mercedes Pitzalis is a visual artist and painter from Italy. She was born in Cagliari, on the beautiful island of Sardinia, which actually inspired many of her works. Following her studies at the local “Liceo Artistico,” Mercedes continued to pursue her painting. She developed a particular fondness for various techniques, exploring different painting styles. Every canvas tells a powerful story, and Mercedes is proficient in creating lush textures with oil painting, watercolors, and more. The artist has a distinctive visual style. Her works echo influences as diverse as impressionism and expressionism, with a love for natural subjects and timeless aesthetics alike. Most prominently, Mercedes loves to paint landscapes. Having said that, she has a diverse portfolio, featuring many eclectic pieces. Throughout the span of her prolific career, she specialized in other subjects, including still life, flowers, portraits, and abstract items. Her style encapsulates beautiful contrasts, lighting, as well as color matching. They are all integral elements of her visual compositions, allowing her to express her broad creativity. First and foremost, she is a keen observer of nature, and the world surrounding her. For this reason, her painting is deeply grounded with real feelings, and evocative imagery. Mercedes had the opportunity to showcase her artworks on a local and national scale, appearing in galleries throughout Cagliari, Rome, Turin, and even abroad (most notably, Barcelona and London).