I was passing by the CK Contemporary Gallery in San Francisco’s Union Square this past weekend when I noticed the intriguing art of Mauricio Lanzillotta in the front window. I was unfamiliar with the art of this Spanish painter, and the dreamlike quality of his work and the gentle pastel colors therein evoked a sort of peacefulness, like I was strolling through a dream. I, of course, had to go in and check it out.
Mauricio Lanzillotta was born in Campobasso, Italy before settling in Spain. He is greatly influenced by the landscape of his home and of his adopted country, infusing his works with the sense of thick fog and diffused light he fondly remembers from his childhood. Rabbits, trees, clouds and goldfish also figure prominently in his work. Working with oils on canvas, the semi-translucent quality of his canvasses and the broad sense of perspective account for the seductive and calming nature of his paintings. It’s hard not to get carried away in the dreamy landscapes he creates.
Ladies and gentlemen, presenting the gently seductive art of Mauricio Lanzillotta.
Stephen Kelly Creative 
I love the work of this artist – so serene and calming!
Thanks Mom!
Soft as a summer kiss – so lovely!
Well put! Glad you liked it!
What is almost as lovely as this art itself is the effect it seems to have upon its observers, you and those commenting above. How restful and soothing and entirely free of pressure to analyze; it simply appeals to that early morning fresh-air feel of a cool summer dawn!
Hi Victoria … that’s a great way to describe it! You should see the originals in the gallery … they really draw you in! I’d like to have a few (many) of these in my home.
Serene and soft! Very nice Stephen. There are so many of these I love.
Glad you liked this very cool art, Judy. Very soothing! I’d like to hang a few in my home.
Love those pastel landscapes Stephen.
Hi Madhu … yah, they really draw you in, like a big comfy chair!
I agree the pastels are calming.
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I just found his work to be so relaxing, so soothing … seeing some of his originals at the gallery was a real treat. You get the full soothing impact of his soft pastel landscapes.
I like his work!!!! It surprised me it was oil…May be because of the softness…. I thought it was pastels…!!!
I did as well. His technique is very impressive. He must use soft, broad strokes to get things to look so soft … like a pillow!
Great art works…I really like these arts !!
Excellent … I’m glad you liked this work. His work is very soothing to the senses, like you’re almost part of the scene.
Looks like perfect art for a spa. I especially love the paintings he did of water – thanks for sharing this!
Hi Michelle! Glad you liked his work! Agreed … I really feel drawn to his paintings of water as well. I’m a water sign, so I relate to the goldfish!
definitely de chirico-esque… what’s that looming over the rabbit? thank you for sharing his beautiful works.
HI! Thanks for visiting. I took that to be a distant tree shrouded in heavy rain. Yes! Definitely some beautiful and interesting work.
Dear Stephen,
I’ve just read your blog, I love what you and all your followers write about my artwork, thank you so much! I would like to tell you that I only use oils on smooth linen (I’m not quite fond of pastels). In the beginning I aimed to eliminate any trace of the painter in my work in order to translate the sensation of a painting existing by itself without any kind of particular style. In the end I create my own style! Although the starting idea was that the paintings looked like being self-created by light and atmosphere.
Thanks you all again.