The Good Life of an Artist
art BLOG
I'm Merrill Weber, and this is where I share my life as an artist – the good, the challenging, and the colorful! Come explore "The Good Life of an Artist" with me.
INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN PORTRAITS AT THE MEDIA ARTS COUNCIL
The Inspirational Women are on the move! For five years, I have been painting a collection of now more than 60 oil painting portraits of incredible, strong women.
INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN SOLO EXHIBITION OPENS TO A CROWD OF HUNDREDS
Hosted by the Chester County Art Association, the collection consists of 57 oil painting portraits of incredible, strong women.
MEET THE INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN: NOT ALL ARE FAMOUS
Over a four-year period, I painted a collection consisting of 57 oil painting portraits of incredible, strong women. These are women who overcame hardships, broke records and blazed trails, shattering glass ceilings along the way.
ARTIST MERRILL WEBER CELEBRATES INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN IN SOLO EXHIBITION
The highlight of the evening was watching the reactions of the inspirational women who were not aware that their paintings were included in the show. For example, Peggy Davis.
FLOWER ARRANGING + PAINTING WORKSHOP
Fun mother-daughter birthday celebration for my wonderful bride-to-be daughter!
WEBER & WEBER 2020 SHOW AT VISUAL EXPANSION ART GALLERY
It's October! That means it's time for Weber & Weber 2020, a two person show at Visual Expansion Art Gallery in lovely downtown West Chester, Pennsylvania.
INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN SOLO EXHIBITION AND COVID-19
My Inspirational Solo exhibition was scheduled three years ago. I knew then that I wanted to produce a collection that would make a difference.
BIG FLORAL PAINTINGS ON VIEW AT STEEL CITY IN PHOENIXVILLE, PA
My big mixed media floral paintings are now on view at Steel City in Phoenixville, PA, through January 30, 2020. I think the cupcake hat complements the paintings, don't you?
ART STUDIO VISITS
I am fortunate to have a beautiful art studio in the Spring City Mill Studios Building in Spring City, PA, a newly renovated knitting mill factory built in 1886, with high ceilings and tons of northern light.
SUNSHINE ON MY SHOULDER HAS SOLD AT SQUARE PEAR GALLERY
So happy to share that mixed media floral painting, "Sunshine on My Shoulder," has SOLD thanks to Square Pear Fine Art Gallery in historic Kennett Square, PA.
A PICTORIAL OF THE 2019 CHESTER COUNTY STUDIO TOUR
The art highlight of the month of May was the Chester County Studio Tour that took place the weekend of May 17 and 18 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia
GALLERY 222 HAS SOLD GIRLS ON THE DANCE FLOOR
Happy to share! "Girls on the Dance Floor" has SOLD thanks to Gallery 222 in Malvern, PA, as part of their "Under a Floral Spell" group art exhibition.
SQUARE PEAR ART GALLERY HAS SOLD DAZZLE ME
Happy to share! "Dazzle Me" has SOLD thanks to Square Pear Fine Art Gallery in Kennett Square, PA, as part of their "The Joy of Summer" art exhibition.
THE JOY OF SUMMER ART EXHIBITION AT SQUARE PEAR FINE ART GALLERY
There was a great turnout on August 2, 2019 for "The Joy of Summer" group art exhibition at Square Pear Fine Art Gallery in picturesque Kennett Square, PA.
THE MAKING OF PRETTY BOY, RECYCLED CARDBOARD MALE PEACOCK DRESS
After a recent trip to Mexico, where gorgeous male peacocks turned in circles fanning their feathers, I knew that my entry would be a male peacock dress.
INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN SOLO EXHIBITION
I am thrilled to be painting a series of Inspirational Women --- these are incredible women who overcame hardships, broke records and blazed trails, shattering glass ceilings along the way.
POLYPHARMACIZED: THE FACE OF AUTISM PILL BOTTLE PAINTING
Polypharmacized received the Award of Excellence (highest honor) during Chester County Art Association's Fine Art exhibition. In creating “Polypharmacized: The Face of Autism,” a 48x60-inch painted sculpture made from over 1,200 prescription pill bottles, I show my concern for my adult son Justin and those with autism, vulnerable people.
PRIZE WINNING MIXED MEDIA PAINTING, A CUT ABOVE
I am happy to share that "A Cut Above" was awarded the 3rd place honor during the 3rd Annual Juried Show: Mixed Media at the Bethlehem House Contemporary Art Gallery in historic downtown Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
THE 2019 VOTES ARE IN, FAVORITE CHESTER COUNTY STUDIO TOUR ARTIST
The votes are in! From the bottom of my heart, thank you for voting me your favorite Chester County Studio Tour artist for the second year in a row! The competition was steep, with 143 talented, professional artists.
46th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR INVITATIONAL FINE ART SHOW AND SALE A BIG SUCCESS
The energy of the crowd was electric at this year's preview party for the 46th Annual Academy of Notre Dame de Namur Invitational Fine Art Show and Sale in Villanova, PA. Hundreds of art enthusiasts graced the Tudor Revival-style mansion built in 1893.