About me

I've lived both in the US and Europe, having settled some years ago in Switzerland. During my twenty years' long career in international finance, I spent my free time doing what I really loved, which was creating art. I learned from venerable local artists and attended painting courses wherever my job took me.

During the past ten years, art - particularly watercolor painting - became the central focus in my life. I've moved on to showing my work at art exhibitions and more recently, selling my art prints.

I combine my love of nature with a passion for painting by referencing photos from my outdoor activities, both from my surroundings and travel. I enjoy bringing them to life in my signature style which reflects my viewpoint of a scene transposed in a romantic and color-rich reality.

My aim is to evoke deep emotions and reflection in the viewers of my works.

Upcoming Exhibition

Name: Mercedes Katja
Address: CH

Art prints

1. Northern Lights Reflections

My impression of the night sky and light reflections in the fjord waters during my Arctic Circle Expedition. (February 2023)

2. Fjord in Norway

Soft pastels in the light illuminate the clouds and breakers in a fjord in Norway. (February 2023)

3. Wave Breakers

Multi-colored, grand rock formations during a beach walk in Oregon in January 2023.

4. Chestnut-bellied Mockingbird

I observed this magnificent bird while on a nature expedition in Jamaica. (January 2023)

5. Tulips

Always adding beauty in my home each and every Spring...

6. Jamaican Green Bounty

While in Jamaica for the first time, I was impressed by the sheer bounty of green foliage on the island. (January 2023)

7. Building Canopies Reflected

Inspired by a collection of buildings, I rendered a mystical place to visit by focusing on the architectural aspects and their reflections.

8. Reflections I

Impressionistic rendition of a landscape or cityscape reflecting in the waters...

9. Dynamic Reflections II

Impressionistic burst of light and movement... as reflected in a refracted state.

10. Open and Away

Inspired by my life's passion to explore, renew and replenish.

11. History Beckons

Inspired by a photo taken long ago during a vacation in the Mediterranean.

12. Historic Heart of Zurich

Inspired by my little/big city hometown ... beautiful Zurich. (December 2022)

13. Beach Pebbles

As seen on the beach of Valencia, Spain in the spring of 2022.

14. Butterfly Visitor

One of hundreds of butterfly scenes I experienced in the Swiss Alps every summer.

15. Stormy Waters

View of Lake Zurich during a stormy afternoon in the summer of 2021.

16. Bridge Traffic Reflections

Eastbound on-ramp over Mountlake Cut in Seattle. Photographed from the University of Washington in September 2022 at dusk.

17. Hibiscus

In all its summer glory, I am amazed by this hearty exotic-appearing flower thriving in our northern latitudes.

18. Celestial Lights over Fjord

How I imagine the colors of the illuminated starry night sky look like.

19. Summer Lakeside

The place to watch dragonflies flit over the waters and where frogs laze on the lily pads. (Image will be rotated soon by 180 degrees)

20. Burst of Life

My inner eye sees life beginning with bursts of light and colors. (Image to be rotated soon by 180 degrees to accurately depict it)

21. Autumn in the Vineyard

Switzerland's lake districts are surrounded by vineyards, most of which are open to the public to stroll through.

22. Alpine Lake Reflections

Pure alpine beauty on a calm day where the sunflower is still a seed somewhere...

23. Sunflower Light

A favorite of mine, this painting started an alpine scene, then went on to my version of including the sun, which I interpreted as flowering.

24. Flims-Laax

One of my favorite winter sports, skiing... in Switzerland.

25. Northwest Cumulus

An amazing cumulus cloud formation I observed while taking a walk in Edmonds.

Feel free to enjoy the current selection of my art work on display below.

If you're interested in purchasing my art, please reach out by filling out the contact form at the end of the website. If possible, please indicate which paintings by title and/or number, and whether you prefer the print only or framed.

After I receive your queries or intention to order, I will write back and arrange a call to discuss the details, including the range of offerings I can offer. Allow for up to four weeks until ready for delivery.

All prints are produced on museum-quality paper and are presented in archival acid free sleeves. All frames are exceptionally crafted in Europe, and imbed a plexiglass which renders the final product not only lighter, but practically reflection- and distortion-free.

The two formats available are 40 by 30 cm (16 by 12 inches) and 30 by 30 cm (12 by 12 inches), and priced at between 180 - 320 USD. Other formats can be made to order and are priced accordingly.

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