Author: Elizabeth Gleason

  • Bison Graze

    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…

  • Birch Chickadees

    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…

  • The Sugar House

    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…

  • Snow Chat

    Snow Chat

    In the ‘Snow Chat’ painting by Merrill Coffin, nature’s drama unfolds on a canvas of snowy serenity. Two vibrant blue jays, resplendent in their azure plumage, flank a cardinal on a snow-laden branch. The heavy snowfall paints a tranquil landscape, casting a hushed spell over the winter painting. Against the…

  • Winter’s Solitude

    Winter’s Solitude

    In Merrill Coffin’s Winter’s Solitude, a red barn stands stoically atop a grey stone foundation, weathered by time and adorned with the character of missing barn boards. The windows, like enigmatic portals, appear black against the red facade, creating a sense of mystery and solitude in the snowy landscape. The…

  • Winter Chickadees

    Winter Chickadees

    In Merrill Coffin’s enchanting, “Winter Chickadees,” a serene winter landscape unfolds, weaving a tale of nature’s resilience and the quiet beauty found in forgotten moments. The focal point of the painting is a trio of cheerful chickadees, each contributing to the narrative of a forsaken harvest basket that sits slightly…

  • Dawn Pursuit: Over the Fence

    Dawn Pursuit: Over the Fence

    In Merrill Coffin’s “Dawn Pursuit: Over the Fence,” the canvas comes alive with the spirit of the hunt set against a tranquil, wintry landscape. In the foreground, two hunters clad in their hunting attire navigate over a rustic barbed wire fence, venturing into the vastness of the countryside. As one…

  • Bargain Days

    Bargain Days

    Bargain Day October 16, 1957 – Jamestown Post Journal

  • Prey at Midnight

    Prey at Midnight

    Unfortunately, we don’t possess any information about this particular piece- the title was created based on the subject matter.

  • Little Bone Run Hunt

    Little Bone Run Hunt

    Merrill Coffin’s canvas comes alive with the quiet intensity of the “Little Bone Run Hunt,” capturing a serene moment in the heart of the snowy forest. In the foreground, a buck, adorned with impressive antlers, contemplates a tranquil drink from a small stream, pausing amidst the pristine snow. Behind the…