Diana Mercado

I am a self-taught artist and still consider myself a student as I still have a lot to learn about abstract art and now with photography.

2026 – I have a new journey with photography and so far, i love it. It is very new to me, and I see it as a challenge. I am looking forward to this new adventure. What I capture through my eyes on this new journey, you will too.

2017 - I initiated my paintings in 2017 by using my weekends to paint. Before painting, I was really into my DIY home projects. I have refurnished antique furniture, kitchen cabinets doors, kitchen countertops, and painted my house inside and out. I have plastered my own sheetrock walls and among other missions I have completed I have used a saw cutter, jig saw, table saw and drills.

I have decided to use what I have learned from my DIY projects and put towards my art. I have learned from other artists who were so generous to share their experiences and education on videos. I continue to view these videos from artists around the world, including Alberto Burri, Robert Burridge, and Nicholas Wilton. I purchased a few books that indulged in my learning experience as well. Some includes ‘Movements in Modern Art’ by Debra Bricker Balken, ‘Abstract Art’ by Anna Moszynsk...

Associate Degree in Human Resources