Author: Elizabeth Gleason
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Letter from Assemblyman William Parment 1986
June 25, 2986 Mr. Merrill E. Coffin Martin Road Jamestown, New York 14701 Dear Mr. Coffin I saw recently that one of your paintings had been selected by McCourt Label Co. for its limited edition lithograph print and I want to extend my congratulations to you. It is indeed an homage to…
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Howard Atkins
On October 24, 2012 I was privileged enough to be able to sit down with Howard Atkins, who at the age of 13 in 1944 started working for a new company called Decoralac. His role with the company was to haul the furniture on the night shift when work was…
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Autumn Remnants
Merrill Coffin’s “Autumn Remnants” presents a striking still life against a stark white background, drawing the eye to the carefully arranged objects that tell a story of time and tradition. The centerpiece is a cluster of vibrant Indian corn, its earthy tones of red, gold, and brown contrasting sharply with…
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Stump Talk
“Stump Talk” by Merrill Coffin (2003) is a captivating nature scene that invites viewers into a quiet moment between two blue jays, perched on a freshly cut tree stump. The birds, facing one another in a seemingly animated exchange, are rendered in striking shades of blue and white, their feathers…
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