Author: Elizabeth Gleason
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Quilts drying
“Quilts Drying” by Merril Coffin captures the serene essence of a farmhouse in autumn, surrounded by the warmth of Amish life. In the foreground, six chickens eagerly peck at the ground as an Amish girl scatters feed. Nearby, a young Amish boy playfully attempts to catch one of the chickens,…
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Fisherman MA4034
Merrill Coffin captures the rugged beauty of Massachusetts’ coastal life in his painting “Fisherman MA 4034,” dated June 6, 1988, a tribute to his family’s origins before settling in Jamestown. The scene depicts a seasoned lobster fisherman aboard his boat, marked MA 4034, as he carefully checks a lobster trap.…
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Aud Bon Sketch
Perhaps a sketch for a show at the Audubon. This was taken from Merrill Coffin’s sketchbook
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Trio at the Beebalm
Painted in 1992, Trio at the Beebalm captures a fleeting moment of summer grace — three hummingbirds feeding among vibrant monarda blooms. The composition has the intimacy of a portrait, with each bird delicately rendered in mid-flight, wings caught between motion and stillness. Set against a soft, grey-toned background, the…
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Winter Serenade
Merrill Coffin’s “Winter Serenade” delicately captures a serene and harmonious winter scene, where nature’s inhabitants come together against the backdrop of a tranquil landscape. The painting unfolds with a symphony of colors, textures, and avian life. At the heart of the composition, a charming bluebird house, dusted with a hint…
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Golden Serenity – Two Pheasants in a Field
In Merrill Coffin’s “Golden Serenity: Two Pheasants in a Field,” the artist captures a moment of tranquil beauty in the heart of the countryside. The foreground reveals a lush field of golden hay, a warm and inviting backdrop that sets the stage for the starring duo – two resplendent pheasants…
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Whispers Among Daisies
In Whispers Among Daisies, Merrill Coffin captures a serene moment between two yellow finches, perched delicately on a cluster of ten daisies. The finches, facing each other, seem to share a quiet conversation amid the bloom. The background is gently faded, with hints of grass and a bloom of goldenrod…
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The Coffin House
Today, the family got word that the Coffin House on Martin Road was no longer. A fire in the early morning ravaged the home that my grandparents lived for so many years. I haven’t driven by and refuse to look at the paper or news. I rather remember it in…