Arturo Mercado (Texas, 1938-2015), "Home Place", oil on canvas

sight: 12 x 16 in., frame: 16 x 20 in.

Provenance: Property from a home in Blanco, Texas

Arturo Mercado was a Texas-based artist best known for his depictions of the Texas Hill Country, Western scenes, Native American subjects, and wildlife. Originally working in oils before transitioning to opaque watercolors in 1973 and later returning to oils, Mercado built a long-standing career as a full-time artist beginning in 1970. He gained recognition through numerous solo exhibitions across Texas and Florida and was a regular participant in the Laguna Gloria Art Show in Austin for 25 years. Mercado also operated his own galleries under the name "Los Mercados" in various Texas locations, showcasing both his work and that of his sons.