Consignment Forms for Artists – We’re All In This Together | Eric Merrell Artwork

Interesting and timely article, especially after discovering a newly forming artist cooperative in my neighborhood recently.

Consignment Forms for Artists – We’re All In This Together | Eric Merrell Artwork.

The Urban Landscape Six Artists-Six Views

Recent studies

Across from Rita’s Bar- Ludlow Ky approx 7″x10″

This used to be my wooded view study 5″x7″

Pitts Ave Rooftops – Northside 7.5″x10″

Neighborhood garages-Pitts and Chase Ave – Northside 7″x10″

Small studies – Neighborhood Garages has been worked into a larger painting for an upcoming show. Across from Rita’s Bar and Pitts Ave Rooftops are plein aire studies that I plan to enlarge.

 

August Field Studies 7″x10″

    

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Urban Studies – excited to be working on a new project – all are 7.5×10″ oil on paper

 

Camp Washington study #3

Camp Washington factory Study #1

Camp Washington – 2nd attempt

Northside Graffiti I & II- study comparison

Northside Graffiti I – lots wrong here – most notabley color!!

Northside graffiti – 2nd try with – color adjustments….Same problems different colors – a 3rd try is in order!

Figure In Place Session 2

Ive been enjoying the Figure in Place Workshop with Nicholas Mancini. Of course, every perceived weakness in my painting practice glare at me – value, color,edges, shaky figurative skills – yep that about covers it! From the small value studies that Nicholas encourages us to begin our sessions with to the color study. The thing I strive for is to work past my insecurities and get lost in the act of painting – that place where I rely on instinct and past painting experience to guide me while trying to stay open to learning and improving my work.

9×12 Color Study

5×7 Charcoal Value Study

New on Etsy

Two new postings just listed on my Etsy shop. Click on the link below to purchase and view other listings!

The Figure In Place

It’s good to step out of  one’s comfort zone-I’m taking a workshop with Manifest Gallery Artist-In-Residence Nicholas Mancini.  We are working on the figure and interiors. Although I’ve worked with the figure in the past- it’s been a while and with other media. In this workshop I’m working in oils.Here is todays color study.

Scouting for Studio Space

Greetings and Happy New Year!  

   I’m in the home stretch- final semester before graduation! Apologies are in order for slacking on my blog posts – between the Christmas holidays, working on thesis and other final projects; I’ve completely neglected the blog. Time to get back into the swing of things……

   I am currently looking for an affordable (willing to work to offset rent) studio space. My painting studio at DAAP may be small but it has been a dedicated work space for the past three years and I cherish it. However, it will be reassigned to a current student after I graduate in April…sigh! 

    I am interested in a space at least 20′ x20′ with good natural light (windows). Must be secure and accessable (street level or elevator) and available parking. Sink and running water for cleanup, bathroom facilities, electrical outlets to accommodate microwave, stereo additional lights if needed etc.

     I am interested in Covington, Newport or In Cincinnati–  (Northside, Walnut Hills or Oakley).  It would be ideal to be near other creatives – either in the building or as neighbors. Please message me if you have suggestions. Thanks

 

Grow Your Art Business – Shop Critiques

I am thrilled that my Etsy shop is included in Roos Schuring’s latest installment of “Grow Your Art Business” , her free workshop about online marketing for artists. Roos Schuring ,  a self-representing plein aire artist from the Netherlands  generously shares tips and techniques learned  while creating her own very successful online presence in this  workshop – no strings attached. Check it out and thank-you Roos!