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.
NEW ENGLAND SAILING AND CIVIC PRUNING AT THE J.M. BYRON HOUSE
For years, decades rather, we were sailors. One summer, we ventured from our safe haven in Maryland, all the way to Block Island, Rhode Island. This was bluewater, no anchoring, all-day/all-night sailing. Huge waves crashed over our bow. I thought we were going to die.
THE ECLECTIC NEW YORK CITY HOME OF JOHN DERIAN
This morning, Stay Groovy coffee mug in hand, I was reading a NYT Style Magazine article by Mary Kay Schilling about a four-story Greek Revival in Greenwich Village inhabited entirely by creative people.
Red Nook in Paris: Painting a Room Full of Character
Eighteenth-century English painter, Joshua Reynolds, said, “A room hung with pictures is a room hung with thoughts.” Instantly, you know this room in the Paris home of James Cook is hung with thoughts, and beautiful pictures.
HAPPY NATIONAL CROISSANT DAY and BEST CROISSANTS IN PARIS!
Happy National Croissant Day in the US! My mind is in Paris where no breakfast would be complete without a croissant. I prefer my croissant au beurre (butter, no margarine) with a café Américain, while sitting at a café watching the energy of Paris pass by.
ANGELINA'S HOT CHOCOLATE IN PARIS AND FAMILY
No trip to Paris is complete without enjoying the famous hot chocolate at Angelina, the 1903 tea house on Rue de Rivoli.
FLOWER ARRANGING + PAINTING WORKSHOP
Fun mother-daughter birthday celebration for my wonderful bride-to-be daughter!
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.
Henri the Pig Oil Painting Selected for the 40th Berks Art Alliance Juried Show
Henri, my pig oil painting, earned a spot in the 40th Berks Art Alliance Juried Show at GoggleWorks in Reading, PA. He sold, but you'll find more original pig paintings ready for your wall.
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.
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.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MALALA YOUSAFZAI
Happy 22nd Birthday to the fearless change maker, Malala Yousafzai! Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate.
POLKA DOTS AND HAPPY THOUGHTS
UPDATE: Sold and now living in Australia. I love snail mail, patterned socks, crunchy Cheetos and polka dots! I mean, who doesn't like 'dots? I have been working on a series of small floral mini oil paintings, all with polka dotted backgrounds. They are the most fun to paint!
