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 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.
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.
PAINTING A SERIES, RED NOOK IN PARIS ROOM INTERIOR OIL PAINTING
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.
BETTY ANN GOES TO THE DANCE HAS A NEW HOME
"Betty Ann Goes to the Dance" has a new home, thanks to Square Pear Fine Art Gallery in Kennett Square, PA.
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.
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.
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.
COLOR ME GORGEOUS HAS A NEW HOME
So happy to share that my mixed media painting, "Color Me Gorgeous," has a new home! This wonderful family started their collection with one of my floral minis, and now owns a yummy 24" x 30" mixed media floral bursting with color and feelings of happiness!
2018 SPRING CITY MILL STUDIOS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
You're invited! This Saturday, November 17, 2018 from noon until 8 pm, you will find me and 28 artists + writers in our studios at Spring City Mill Studios in Spring City, PA, for our HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE and SALE!
2018 UNIONVILLE ART GALA
I did this show last year and it is terrific! So much talent under one roof. Address: Unionville High School, 750 Unionville Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348
OUTSIDE THE WHITE CUBE EXHIBIT IN NEW HOPE, PA AND LAMBERTVILLE, NJ
What a treat it was to take a day trip to the town of New Hope, PA, with its tree-lined streets, eclectic shopping and riverside dining. The icing on the cake was to be in New Hope during the Outside the White Cube exhibit, a two-town display of art along the Delaware River.
PAOLI HOSPITAL AUXILIARY ANNUAL FINE ART SHOW
I am happy as a clam to share with you that I will be participating in the Paoli Hospital Auxiliary's Annual Fine Art Show. This show will feature the work of 50 local and regional fine artists.
2018 ART OF THE STATE (AKA WHO'S A HAPPY GIRL!)
Art of the State is recognized as the official, statewide juried competition for Pennsylvania artists. This year jurors selected artwork from five categories: craft, painting, photography, sculpture and work on paper.