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.
2024 SPRING ART SHOW AT SPRING CITY MILL STUDIOS, CHESTER COUNTY, PA
On MAY 4 & 5, 2024, come visit the studios and meet 10 working artists at SPRING CITY MILL STUDIOS, during this year's SPRING ART FESTIVAL A casual way to introduce yourself to the arts, and become immersed in the creative talent in your own backyard.
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.
2022 CHESTER COUNTY STUDIO TOUR COUNTY COLLECTOR
12 ARTISTS | 12 COUNTY COLLECTOR PAINTINGS All 12 participating Chester County Studio Tour artists at Spring City Mill Studios have created one unique 6x6-inch framed piece of original art that will sell for $75 in order to show that art can be everywhere!
2022 CHESTER COUNTY STUDIO TOUR, STUDIO #1
Come visit me and 12 fantastic artists during this year's Chester County Studio Tour at Spring City Mill Studios in Spring City, Pennsylvania.
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.
SPRING CITY MILL STUDIOS' ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Join three floors of working artists and creatives as we open our doors to you and yours. Come eat, drink, visit and be merry!
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?
HENRI THE PIG OIL PAINTING JURIED INTO SHOW
Henri the pig oil painting has been selected to be included in the 40th Berks Art Alliance Juried Show to take place in the Schmidt Gallery at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading, PA.
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.
2019 PAOLI HOSPITAL AUXILIARY ANNUAL FINE ART SHOW
An evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and culture awaits you, your friends and family at the opening Art Gala on Friday, September 27 from 6 pm to 9 pm where you can preview and purchase original paintings and other works of art from 50 regional artists.
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.
FARM TO FORK FONDO + POP-UP ART SHOW
You may remember in May when I asked you to vote for me for your favorite Chester County Studio Tour artist. You answered the call (THANK YOU!!!) and I won the top artist prize of $500. This past weekend was my opportunity to give back during the Pennsylvania Dutch Farm to Fork Fondo in Lancaster County, PA...
UNDER A FLORAL SPELL ART EXHIBITION AT GALLERY 222
You are invited to stop by Gallery 222 in Malvern, PA for their summer show "Under a Floral Spell." This group show features the work of 14 local artists and runs through August 31. I have three mixed media floral paintings on view, bursting with color and energy!