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D E PA R T M E N T 45 KEYFRAME WINTER 2022 45 Untitled Oil on canvas 22" x 32" (Inquire for price) Ojai Oil on linen 4" x 6" (Inquire for price) AL MERCADO Landscape Art Al Mercado has been painting landscapes, both plein air and in the studio, since his student days at ArtCenter College of Design. He enjoys experimenting with various styles within the genre, from traditional painterly techniques to more graphic expressions. Starting out as a Background Designer about six years ago, he is now a Background Painter. He finds that there is quite a bit of crossover with his traditional painting and the animation work he does, especially with Disenchantment, the show he's currently working on. "The look of that show is so beautiful and painterly, very reminiscent of Disney classics like Pinocchio whose backgrounds were all created by hand," Mercado says. The artists from that era are a huge inspiration for him, and he's always amazed at the worlds they created and the path they charted for animation today. alfredomercado.com FIND MORE GIFTS ON OUR WEBSITE! The varied talents of TAG members shine in this year's online Virtual Holiday Market featuring an array of products, from quilts and candles to mugs and greeting cards. Whether you need a children's book, cookie cutters, original art, or a plush fart—yes, you read that right— you'll find it here! tinyurl.com/TAGMarket2022