Author: Elizabeth Gleason
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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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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…
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Along the Roadside
Merrill Coffin’s painting, “Along the Roadside,” beautifully captures a slice of life from the rural, Amish countryside. This vibrant scene, set against the backdrop of a lush spring or summer day, feels both serene and bustling with simple, everyday joys. At the heart of the painting, an Amish couple in…
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