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.
FUN TIMES AT THE GALER WINERY FIRST FRIDAY POP-UP ART SHOW
Last month, I showed with painters Maryanne Buschini and Sue Biebuyck plus ceramicist Judy DeSimone and jeweler Hattie Weselyk as we celebrated First Friday by hosting a Pop-Up Art Show at the beautiful Galer Winery in Kennett Square, PA.
2018 ART OF THE STATE EXHIBITION OPENING AT THE STATE MUSEUM OF PENNSYLVANIA
On a hot summer day in late June, 103 artists and their guests gathered at The State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg to celebrate the opening of the 2018 Art of the State exhibition.
TWO WAYS TO GET MORE TRAFFIC FROM INSTAGRAM
One of the biggest challenges Instagram users face is that they can't link to anything in your Instagram captions. For those who don't yet have 10,000 followers and, with it, the ability to 'swipe up' to included links, the struggle is real.
You're Invited! Third Saturday OPEN STUDIOS at Spring City Mill Studios
Our fabulous new SPRING CITY MILL STUDIOS is now open to visitors the THIRD SATURDAY of each month from noon until 5 pm.
A PICTORIAL OF THE 2018 CHESTER COUNTY STUDIO TOUR
If you would like a safe, private tour of my studio #202 at Spring City Mill Studios, please contact me.
2018 Art of the State Pennsylvania Participating Artists
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.
Guess Who Has A New Big Girl Art Studio and Gallery
Exciting news! On May 1, 2018, I signed a lease on what I lovingly refer to as my Big Girl Studio.
The Votes Are In
The votes are in! From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you for voting me your favorite artist in Chester County!
Art, Music and Wine! First Friday Pop-Up Art Show at Galer Winery
You are invited to enjoy art, music and wine during Galer Winery's FIRST FRIDAY POP-UP ART SHOW!
Bigger Than Life, Art of the State Museum Delivery
Delivering my painting to The State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg for their annual Art of the State exhibition was a day like no other.
2018 VIEW Exhibition at The Art Trust Gallery
Happy to have my floral oil painting "Two's Company" included in the VIEW at the Art Trust, an art exhibition that includes 90 artists participating the Chester County Studio Tour.
2018 GoggleWorks Center for the Arts 12th Annual Juried Exhibition
I'm pleased to share that one of my mixed media paintings "Luncheon with Billie Swofford" is included in the 2018 GoggleWorks Center for the Arts 12th Annual Juried Exhibition, located at 201 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601.
2018 Chester County Studio Tour County Collector
The Chester County Studio Tour wants to make art affordable for everyone! As a participating artist in the tour, I was given the opportunity to create one unique 6x6-inch framed piece of original art that I will sell for $75 (see "One Love" above) in order to show that art can be everywhere!
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.
ROSIE THE COW, ROSIE THE DOG
On Mondays, I paint with Georganna Lenssen at the Wayne Art Center. I've been painting flowers for so long that I thought it would be fun to try my hand at cows.
69TH ANNUAL CHADDS FORD ART SALE AND SHOW
A great time was had by all at the 69th Annual Chadds Ford Art Sale and Show. Founded in 1949 by Betsy Wyeth, the popular show drew quite a crowd.
APPS FOR ARTISTS, 10 EASY STEPS TO USING CANVA
Canva is the computer app that I use every day! A super easy design tool, Canva makes it possible for pretty much anyone to create eye-catching images without graphic design experience.
GRAND OPENING OF PARAGON FRAMING AND ART GALLERY IN PHOENIXVILLE, PA
New gallery, new art opening! Hundreds of local art enthusiasts turned out on March 3, 2018 for the grand opening, when Paragon Framing and Art opened their doors for business for the first time.
2018 CHESTER COUNTY STUDIO TOUR THIS MAY
A sampling of my work you will see at Studio #12 on the Chester County Studio Tour.
45TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR FINE ART SHOW AND SALE A HUGE SUCCESS
Hundreds of art lovers attended the opening night preview party of the 45th Annual Academy of Notre Dame de Namur Fine Art Show and Sale.