Author: Elizabeth Gleason
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Lunge & Bass Season Opens
The cartoon by Merrill Coffin was published in the Jamestown Post Journal on June 30, 1953.
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Santa Claus Sketch
The Merrill Coffin Santa Claus Sketch is a charming, hand-drawn print that captures the spirit of Christmas in the unique style of Merrill ‘Pete’ Coffin, a talented artist who had a deep love for the holiday season. Known for designing personalized Christmas cards for his family and drawing whimsical characters…
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Pheasants Foraging
In Merrill Coffin’s, “Pheasant Foraging,” from December 2004 the viewer is transported into a serene snowy landscape adorned with the delicate beauty of a pheasant’s foraging in winter. The foreground features the elegant stride of a pheasant, its vibrant plumage contrasting with the pristine white canvas of the snowy field…
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Winter’s Flight
Merril Coffin’s ‘Winter’s Flight’’ captures the serene beauty of a rural winter landscape in Western New York. In the left foreground, birch trees stand tall and leafless, their delicate branches reaching towards the crisp winter sky. A sturdy barbed wire fence runs the length of the painting, a silent witness…
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Flying South
Merrill Coffin’s “Flying South” from 1986 is a poignant winter piece that beautifully encapsulates the essence of migration and the changing seasons. The foreground showcases a vast cornfield, its once-tall stalks now harvested, peeking through a blanket of snow in four neat rows. The remnants of the cornstalks provide a…
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Cardinals on the Fence
Merrill Coffin’s “Cardinals on the Fence” is a captivating wildlife painting that beautifully captures the serene yet dramatic atmosphere of a winter day. In this stunning composition, the snowy landscape sets the stage, creating a tranquil backdrop for the vivid red plumage of five cardinals. A prominent feature is the…
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1750 Cobbler
Merrill Coffin’s ‘1750 Cobbler’ painting offers a captivating glimpse into the daily life of a colonial village during the mid-18th century. The canvas is alive with vibrant details, capturing the essence of the era with meticulous attention to architectural and human elements. On the left side of the composition, two…
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Bison Graze
Immerse yourself in Merrill Coffin’s captivating painting, “Bison Graze” showcased at the Village Square Arts Festival in Kennedy, NY. In this breathtaking scene, five majestic buffalo graze peacefully in a snowy field, their powerful forms contrasting with the pristine white landscape. Above them soars an eagle, a symbol of freedom…
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Birch Chickadees
In Merrill Coffin’s “Birch Chickadees,” the artist skillfully captures the ethereal beauty of a winter landscape. In the foreground stands a majestic birch tree, its silver papery bark meticulously rendered with precision. Stripped of leaves, the bare branches cradle three chickadees, their tiny forms adding a touch of life to…
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The Sugar House
Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Merrill Coffin’s “The Sugar House.” The painting captures the essence of a serene winter day in the woods, where rolling snowy hills unfold before your eyes. Nestled in this wintry landscape is a charming barn with an attached sugar house, emanating warmth with…