There are places you don't just visit; you feel them. Cortegada Island, nestled in the Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park, is one such place. A pristine territory where time stands still, the Atlantic sets the pace, and nature dictates the forms. It was there that Trujillo set up his easel one summer morning, letting the landscape speak directly through his brush.
Painting en plein air: immediacy as a method
Plein air painting—outdoors, in front of the real subject—is one of the most honest traditions in art. No filters, no photographic references, no second chances. The light changes, the wind moves the paper, the humidity permeates every brushstroke. Trujillo works this way: with the Ría de Arousa in the background, the coast of Vilagarcía silhouetted in the distance, and the ochre rocks covered with algae at his feet.
The result is a vibrant watercolor, charged with the energy of the moment. The turquoise waters, the twisted pines peeking over the shore, the Atlantic light that cannot be invented—it's all there, captured on 22 × 17 cm cardboard.
The artwork: Cortegada
Cortegada is an original watercolor on cardboard, a unique work signed by Trujillo. Small format, big presence. A piece that carries the sound of the water, the artist's concentration, and the pristine nature of a protected island.
The Atlantic in Trujillo's work
The sea is not a fleeting theme in Trujillo's work—it is a recurring obsession. The waters, the tides, and the changing light of the Atlantic appear again and again in his work, from direct watercolor to large-format acrylic. Two works that explore this same fascination:
- Mareas II — Original acrylic by Trujillo. The movement of water trapped on canvas.
- Mareas III — Original acrylic by Trujillo. The tension between the calm and force of the Atlantic sea.
Buy directly from the artist
The traditional gallery model adds margins that frequently double or triple the price the artist receives. Acquiring art directly from the creator's studio creates a fairer relationship—for the buyer and for the artist. And it opens up something that galleries rarely offer: the possibility of understanding the work from within, its genesis, its technical decisions. The piece ceases to be a decorative object and becomes a shared story that now inhabits your space.
Premium packaging and framing
Every Trujillo Art piece is shipped with reinforced protection and premium packaging, ensuring it arrives in perfect condition. It includes a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Additionally, Trujillo reimburses 100% of the framing cost at his trusted shop: professional relining for canvases, and frame + passe-partout for works on cardboard. Framing is the final step—the one that transforms the artwork into a piece ready to display exactly as you imagine it, at no additional cost.