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Stephanie Mercado

Los Angeles Artist

Stephanie Mercado

Los Angeles Artist

Stephanie Mercado
Los Angeles, CA
[email protected]
(310) 916 – 9791 (Google Voice)
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Printing at home for days… preparing elements an

Printing at home for days… preparing elements and backgrounds for a solo exhibition later this year. #printmaking #studio #art #work #workout

Rest in peace P-22. #mountainlion #p22 #celebratio

Rest in peace P-22. #mountainlion #p22 #celebrationoflife #printmaking

Friday vibes… sending you creative energy, peace $Friday vibes… sending you creative energy, peace, and light. One minute meditation video for your mind. Made from floral paper prints. #meditation #mentalhealth #artandhealing #printmaking #paperflowers #paperanimation #fractalmeditation #chakras$

Unboxing the Paper Boats Portfolio where Printmaki

Unboxing the Paper Boats Portfolio where Printmaking meets Origami. The project was produced by the Los Angeles Printmaking Society, and curated by Mary Sherwood Brock.
20 artists were asked to explore the symbolic theme of water and by extension, how this conception and design could be transformed into another relationship with water, a paper boat. The fragility of the folded paper boats creates another layer of the theme as a symbol of creativity, resourcefulness and resilience in the face of global challenge and change. #throwbackthursday #tbt #printmaking #unboxing #portfolioexchange

Remembering the Black American Portraits exhibitio

Remembering the Black American Portraits exhibition @lacma in honor of Black History month. It was an inspiring show with uplifting and compelling depictions of black culture. Did you see the show?

One thing I like about heritage months are the opportunities to learn more about the contributions of people, community histories, trailblazers, and unsung heroes. Heritage months are an opportunity to learn, to share, and to teach.

Artists:

1. Barkley L. Hendricks
2. Kehinde Wiley
3. Amy Sherald
4. Jordan Casteel
5. Jordan Casteel, Rafa Esparza, Clifford Prince King
6. Amy Sherald
7. Mickalene Thomas
8. Titus Kaphar
9. Bisa Butler 10. Njideka Akunyili Crosby
#contemporaryart

January is gone! How are your NY Resolutions going

January is gone! How are your NY Resolutions going? One intention I set for this year is to overcome scarcity brain and learn to accept and pursue abundance. I did a little research about how a scarcity mindset changes our brains and affects our cognition and the quality of the decisions we make.  It’s hard to do but a couple of ways one can begin to make changes are:
1. Focus on what you have and what you have accomplished.
2. Practice gratitude by keeping a journal or thinking about one thing you are thankful for each day.  3. Surround yourself with supportive and positive people. 4. Do something for others. 5. Do something nice for yourself.  
#scarcitybrain #printmaking #health

Artist Opportunity Alert! 👩‍🎤Check out the

Artist Opportunity Alert! 👩‍🎤Check out the Vibrant Cities Art Grant opportunity:
🔍Mission: To support the creative community and artists recovering from the economic impacts of COVID-19.
💰Award: $5,000.00 Terms: Non-project specific, must be 21+ Years of Age  🗓️Dates: Jan 25 - March 3 deadline
Made possible by Sunset Studios, Hudson Pacific Properties and Blackstone  🔴Link in bio to apply and read more about the grant opportunity.
HAPPY MONDAY! 🦹🏻‍♀️
#artistopportunity #grants #vibrantcities #artistgrant #opencall #supportartists

Saturday studio sessions… we like to party. #pri

Saturday studio sessions… we like to party. #printmaking #collage #process #carculture #lowriders #plants #boyleheights

Looking back to move forward… a blog post about

Looking back to move forward… a blog post about my experience at Tamarind Institute of Lithography during 2020 shortly before the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020 was a rough year, and I just powered through it. I didn’t pause to think about reflecting on the work I had done that year. Sometimes it takes time and space to process experiences and create something in response to it. It’s hard to believe it was 3 years ago, but it’s never too late… #throwbackthursday #tbt #printmaking #tamarindinstitute #lithography #collaborativeprintmaking

Link in bio: click on “blog”

You’re not supposed to talk about money… BUT t

You’re not supposed to talk about money… BUT there are new employment laws that are starting a lot of discourse around equity in the arts for arts workers and artists! 🤫

Listen to the discussion about Pay Equity in the Arts organized by ArtTable at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice, then take the survey! 👈🏼

Data about pay and gender equity when it comes to arts professionals is woefully inaccessible and incomplete.

Over the past several months, in an effort to remedy some of these problems and contribute valuable knowledge to our community, ArtTable has collected new data via a survey about the changing contours of the artistic labor market in order to better understand trends and advocate for arts professionals, artists, and arts workers of all types.

Based on the feedback received so far, and continue to receive, ArtTabke is pleased to present this discussion on gender, compensation, and inequality among arts professionals.

Click on link in bio to view the panel discussion on Youtube or visit: https://youtu.be/qHW0Gcq298Y

#Arttablemember #ArtTable #PayEquity #GenderEquity #GenderPayGap #SupportWomen #WomenInTheArts

* This program is supported in part by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the city council. *

Part of the life of an artist is being able to spe

Part of the life of an artist is being able to speak effectively about one’s work especially when presenting a project.
Over the last few years, I have struggled with public speaking because I learned it was best to keep quiet and implode for the sake of self preservation. I am trying to unlearn that and to reconstruct my identity each presentation at a time.
During this time, I have been looking for content online to help me grow into the person I want to be. I found a tutorial on LinkedIn learning that really helped me prepare for a presentation I had last week. SO, if you have a speech to give, a workshop to teach, or a presentation coming up… check out LinkedIn Learning’s audiocourse “Speaking Confidently and Effectively” by Diane DiResta. She encourages you to shift the focus away from yourself so that you can authentically connect with your audience.

💥Tip: You can access all LinkedIn Learning classes for free with your library card. To access the full LinkedIn Learning catalog visit the Los Angeles Public Library site LAPL.Org.
#howto #linkedinlearning #publicspeaking #artist #tutorial

New Curators is a London based program that wants

New Curators is a London based program that wants to make the art world more accessible and equitable. They are offering 12-months of curatorial training and a living wage to 12 people from lower socio-economic backgrounds globally. Applications close in 2 weeks! For more info visit: newcurators.org

Visually satisfying Saturday Studio Sessions. Carv

Visually satisfying Saturday Studio Sessions. Carving new florals. #printmaking #visuallysatisfying #artreels #processvideo #studiosession

Friday vibes - 1 minute printmaking animation. Bre $Friday vibes - 1 minute printmaking animation. Breathe deep. #printmaking #fractalmeditation #animation #florals #paperflowers #paperanimation #fridayvibes$

Art & Identity - 3 Women by Robert Altman starring

Art & Identity - 3 Women by Robert Altman starring Shelley Duvall and Sissey Spacek, is a surreal dreamlike film that explores the identity of 3 women and how external events shape their inner world.  Have you seen movies that make artwork a core part of the plot or the narrative? I always look out for the artwork on set, in fact for me I can’t ignore it. It makes me cringe when a movie or show doesn’t place art thoughtfully. This film features murals by Bodhi Wind an artist who unfortunately passed away shortly after the movie was made. The figures in his murals are reptilian, and remind me of Belkis Ayón’s work, except they are painted in a pastel desert-inspired color palette. Overall, the costuming, set design, color palette and editing culminate in a visually appealing movie, and since it was made in 1977 when film and analog processes were still being used to create special effects… it’s pretty impressive.

3 Women can be streamed on Amazon, the Criterion Channel, or on Mubi. What are you streaming these days?

#film #cinema #women #shelleyduvall #mural #criterion #mubi

Stencils are an easy way to enhance your creative

Stencils are an easy way to enhance your creative journal or sketchbook. Last week I was thinking about how to make creative journaling easier so I decided to make my own stencils.

These stencils are made of die-cut wax paper and can be used with pen, ink, and markers as well as acrylic paint and oil based products. They’re tensile, so if I want to use them for printmaking or painting they will hold up.

Do you want a stencil for your projects? Like this post and I will gift one of you a stencil for your projects.   
#creativejournaling #bulletjournal #sketchbook #stencil #tombow #diecut #notebook #howto

“If the surviving lions don't tell their story,

“If the surviving lions don't tell their story, the hunters will take all the credit. - African Proverb quoted by Dr. Martin Luther King. Dr. King and his wife were people of action who envisioned a different world. May the lions in us continue telling our stories and roaring at acts of injustice.

Do you want to learn more about Dr. Martin Luther King and the civil rights movement? The Los Angeles Public Library has free resources like audio books and documentaries you can stream.
All you need is a library card number. To access free content visit lapl.org.
@lapubliclibrary

A thank you song created with @googleartsculture P

A thank you song created with @googleartsculture Paint with Music, a #free interactive experience you can do online. This is a special thanks to everyone who followed recently, liked or shared my posts and reels.
Take a minute to play today with this fun AI Paint with Music feature. It’s on the Google Arts and Culture website: https://artsandculture.google.com/ You can choose to make music in the sky, underwater with whales, in the city with spray paint, or on paper.
#thankyou #googleartsandculture #music #paint #AI #google

Friday Vibes - 30 seconds of meditation through pr

Friday Vibes - 30 seconds of meditation through printmaking animation. Enjoy!
#printmaking #meditation #animation #fridayvibes #mentalhealth

Magic tools - Adobe created a new Intertwine featu

Magic tools - Adobe created a new Intertwine feature that is a huge time saver! Have you seen the magic? Here is an example of what you can do with it! It works wonders with vector elements, but you can also use it on rasterized images like my paper pieces.
#adobe #illustrator #intertwine #adobeillustrator #artistsoninstagram #illustration #tipsandtricks

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