PINTURA DE MERCEDES

Virtual Art Gallery

A collection of artworks by Isidra Mercedes Vazquez, Chicago visual artist and fashion designer ft. artwork by local graffiti artist, Brandon Lee Vazquez.

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Abstract, hand painted canvas creations with an extensive collection inspired by the island of Puerto Rico and its people, Hip Hop culture and Fashion.

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CHESSBOXIN' $100

12” X 12” Acrylic on Wood Panel Composite

Exhibiting at Black Luxe Candle Co.

GOLDEN WU SAMURAI $100

12” X 12” Acrylic on Wood Panel Composite

Exhibiting at Black Luxe Candle Co.

CREAM $100

12” X 12” Acrylic on Wood Panel Composite

Exhibiting at Black Luxe Candle Co.

CLASSICAL WU @ THE LODGE $360

18” X 24” Acrylic on Wood Panel

Exhibiting at Black Luxe Candle Co.

YOU DON'T OWN ME! $350

12” X 24” Acrylic on Canvas (Collaboration with Lee)

Exhibiting at Black Luxe Candle Co.

OPEN LETTER $200

10” X 10” Acrylic on Wrapped Canvas

Commission (Sold)

BALANCE (Donated)

12” X 12” Mixed Media on Canvas

Featured during "Back to School" Fundraiser via Honeycomb Network (Sold)

BLOODLINE $450

24” X 36” Acrylic on Wrapped Canvas

Featured during Black Luxe Candle Co. "Illumination" Exhibition (Sold)

DESIGNER SUNSET $200

10" X 20" Acrylic on Canvas

Featured at The Grand Kimball Lodge during "Beneath The Canvas" Artist Art Show (Sold)

MASTERY $500

12" X 24" Oil on Canvas

(Sold)

PAGEMASTER HORROR $100

16" X 12.5" Acrylic on Wood Panel w/ Wood Frame

(Sold)

Chupa Man $200

24” X 24” Acrylic on Wrapped Canvas

Featured at The Grand Kimball Lodge during "Beneath The Canvas" Artist Art Show (Sold)

MI ISLA (Donated)

12" X 24" Acrylic on Canvas

Featured during silent Auction for Hurricane Maria Fund via Somos Arte (Sold)

EL COQUI (Donated)

12" X 24" Acrylic on Canvas

Featured during silent Auction for Hurricane Maria Fund via Somos Arte (Sold)

Suegra $300

18" X 20" Oil on Canvas

Commission (Sold)

THE STORY IS IN OUR DNA $150

18" X 24" Acrylic on Canvas

Commission (Sold)

LOS TRES REYES $166

18" X 20" Acrylic on Canvas

(Gallery)

Cafe Bombera $300

30” X 30” Acrylic on Canvas

Featured at MeLatte Cafe (Sold)

Mano Blanco $65

12" X 16" Mixed Media on Canvas

Featured during "FORTALEZA Y FLOW" via Honeycomb Network (Sold)

JIBARO DE ORO ROBERTO $800

Mixed Media on Marquis Hand Crafted Wooden Guitar

(Sold)

HISTORIA DE LA BANDERA $150

17" X 27" Oil & Acrylic on Canvas

Featured at Gwen La Roka's comedy show hosted by Mikey O (Sold)

BANDERA NEGRA $100

11" X 14" Gouache and Acrylic on Canvas

(Sold)

MALTA INDIA $100

16" X 20" Acrylic on Canvas

Featured at Somos Arte Chicago (Sold)

TAINA $75

14" X 11" Acrylic on Canvas

Featured at Somos Arte Chicago (Sold)

JIBARRO DE ISLA $50

14" X 11" Acrylic on Canvas

Commission (Sold)

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BLACK BOOK

A collection of personal black book entries including an extended edition of black book inspired artwork on canvas.

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BEAUTIFUL MIND $300

24” X 48” Acrylic on Canvas

Featured at Black Luxe Candle during Art Show, Illumination. Aug. 30th 2023 (Sold)

DREAM $250

12” X 24” Acrylic on Canvas (Collaboration with Lee)

Exhibiting at Black Luxe Candle Co.

SOLO $350

24" X 48" Mixed Media on Wrapped Canvas

Featured during Gwen La Roka's comedy show hosted by Mikey O (Sold)

11" X 14" Ink on Hardcover Sketchbook - Framed

Featured at The Grand Kimball Lodge during "Beneath The Canvas" Artist Art Show (Gallery)

SHAE $500

24" X 30" Ink & Acrylic on Canvas

Featured at The Grand Kimbal Lodge. (Sold)

BLUE $800

24" X 30" Ink on Canvas

Featured at The Grand Kimball Lodge. (Sold)

NATIVE BLOODLINE $500

12" X 24" Mixed Media on Wrapped Canvas

(Sold)

OJOS NEGRO $150

30"X40" Mixed Media on Canvas

Featured during Latin Jazz at Joe's on Weed Steet. (Sold)

LATIN JAZZ ON WEED ST. $350

12" X 24" Mixed Media on Wrapped Canvas

Featured during Latin Jazz at Joe's on Weed Steet. (Sold)

Blackbook Gold $150

9" X 12" Mixed Media on Canvas Board

Featured at The Grand Kimball Lodge during "Beneath The Canvas" Artist Art Show (Gallery)

HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT $25

11" X 14" Ink on Hardcover Sketchbook Paper - Framed

Featured during Latin Jazz at Joe's on Weed Steet. (Sold)

VEJIGANTE $25

11" X 14" Ink on Hardcover Sketchbook Paper - Framed

Featured during Latin Jazz at Joe's on Weed Steet. (Sold)

CARETA $25

11" X 14" Ink on Hardcover Sketchbook Paper - Framed

(Gallery)

PUERTO DE TAINO $40

12" X 12" Mixed Media on Canvas

(Sold)

ROSA DE AMOR $40

12" X 12" Ink on Canvas

(Sold)

GOLDEN CHILD $60

12" X Ink on Canvas

(Sold)

BIO

Document, Encourage & Inspire!

Pintura De Mercedes was created to document, encourage and inspire artists around the world. Since 2020, Mercedes has donated artwork & volunteer services as well as vended with Somos Arte (Chicago), participated as a vendor with Las Lolitas Bodega (Humboldt Park), has been featured and vended at the Afri Caribe Cultural Center (Humboldt Park), vended and donated artwork to The Honeycomb Network (Paseo Boricua), painted a community food pantry for The Harvest OG (Roseland), exhibited at MeLatte Coffee Shop (Logan Square), Black Luxe Candle Co. (Wicker Park) and has held private sip & paint events at The Grand Kimball Lodge (Logan Square) as well as her very first solo show in 2023, "Beneath The Canvas", a series of self-portraits.

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FEATURED ARTIST: LEE

Chicago born graffiti artist whose vibrant and elaborate details suspend any doubt in his ability to capture your interest and stain your mind in the most remarkable manner. Enjoy perusing his gallery ft. his 2023 collection, "Knowledge, Wisdom and Purpose" and embark on a soul-searching adventure filled with creative street style and imagination.

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BRANDON LEE VAZQUEZ

Knowledge, Wisdom & Purpose.

"Well, hello there. Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Brandon Lee Vazquez also known as "Lee". I'm an artist created and molded out of my own trials and tribulations - the living and learning of life lessons on a journey to discover my personal legend, finding inner peace and connecting to the soul of the world while finding one's purpose and destiny in life. I hope I'm able to open up your mind and imagination to make peace become your reality."

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"Change your heart... Look around you..."

Wu-Tang Clan, Method Man & Redman - Like The Sunshine ft. Ours Samplus

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INTERESTED IN ARTWORK FEATURED?

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New Artwork Exhibiting at:

Illumination

A Black Luxe Candle Co.

Artist Showcase

Visit:

Black Luxe Candle Co.

1252 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Chicago, IL 60622

blackluxecandles.com

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