Author: Elizabeth Gleason
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Golden Cardinals
In Merrill Coffin’s, “Golden Cardinals,” nature unfolds in a symphony of colors and avian melodies. This piece was first showcased in 1992 at the annual Bemus Point Art Show. The canvas is adorned with a vast golden field, stretching endlessly under a golden horizon. A delicate wood line provides a…
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In Review
By Robert W. Plyer from The Post-Journal 1990 Prendergast Exhibits Merrill Coffin’s Art Visitors to the smaller art gallery at James Prendergast Library during this week will find there an exhibition of marine and Americana Paintings by Jamestown resident Merrill E. Coffin. The exhibition, which continues through Nov. 2, includes…
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Grandpa’s Milk House
“Grandpa’s Milk House” by Merrill Coffin is a captivating painting that captures the essence of rural life and the beauty of autumn. At the center of the composition is a weathered barn, one of Merrill’s favorite motifs, standing proudly against a backdrop of a golden field. The barn’s foundation is…
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Fiery Autumn
Merrill Coffin’s masterpiece, “Fiery Autumn,” invites viewers into a world ablaze with the fiery hues of fall. The focal point of this captivating painting is the resplendent display of autumnal glory, where a vibrant sea of red leaves adorns the trees, creating a rich and warm background that speaks of…
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Burst of Lilies
Merrill Coffin’s enchanting painting captures the essence of a serene moment in the heart of nature. The canvas comes alive with the vibrant presence of two chickadees. One perched gracefully on an aged, weathered grey fence. The texture of the fence tells a story of time and endurance, creating a…
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Sunday Tea with Mrs Merrill Coffin
Mrs. Merrill Everett Coffin will open her home, 333 Fairmount Avenue, tomorrow from 5 to 7 P. M. when Delta Gamma chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority will honor their mothers at a mother and daughter tea. Chairman of the affair will be Mrs. James Wells, assisted by Mrs…
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Factory Finishing Facilities Now Available For Your Furniture Needs
Are you confronted with the problem of what to do about the bad appearing finish on your furniture? Do you have a table, desk, chair, etc. in good condition, other than the finish? You can solve this problem by calling on Decorolac and its finishing staff. Decorolac has for the…
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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…