New Year, Expanded Art Studio: Twice the Space, Twice the Joy!
Exciting news—my art studio has expanded! After eight amazing years at Spring City Mill Studios, I’ve doubled my space by moving into the neighboring studio. Located in a historic 1896 knitting mill in Chester County, PA (near Philadelphia), my studio now includes a new gallery space, offering more room to create and showcase my work.
A glimpse between my original studio and new gallery space at Spring City Mill Studios.
My original studio wall filled with colorful Inspirational Women portraits and oil paintings from my Just Add Water collection.
The solid wall that separated the two studios.
There's something magical about working in a space with such rich history. The soaring ceilings and abundant northern light have always inspired my work. Now, with twice the room, new possibilities abound! The construction team did beautiful work creating this walkway between the two spaces.
Making the connection - watching this doorway take shape in our historic mill building.
I couldn't think of a better way to inaugurate the new gallery space than with "Willow and Poppy," the first piece in my new Party Animals art collection. These festive foxes, wearing their celebratory party hats, set the perfect tone for this new chapter. Their 16x20-inch oil painting brings such joy to the space.
“Willow and Poppy" make their debut: The first Party Animals painting of 2025 brightens the new gallery space, featuring two charming foxes in colorful party hats, their expressions capturing the joy of new beginnings.
Looking ahead, I'm excited about all the possibilities this expansion brings. From collector appreciation events to artist talks and workshops - there are so many ways we'll be able to share the joy of creating together in this beautiful historic space.
From vision to reality: The drawing that started it all - showing how two separate spaces would become one flowing creative environment.
There's something special about sharing art and connecting with fellow art lovers. I can't wait for you to be part of this next chapter! Sign up for my newsletter to stay updated on events, new paintings, and behind-the-scenes peeks. I'd love to share this artistic journey with you!
xo,
Merrill