Category: Wildlife
Blue Jay Haven
In this captivating painting, titled “Blue Jay Haven,” the artist invites us into a scene of rural tranquility, where two blue jays find solace amidst the beauty of nature. Set against a backdrop of a clear blue sky, the composition is anchored by an old, rusted mailbox, which serves as…
Bison in Winter
In this captivating painting, a snowy field is covered with a blanket of snow under the soft, diffused light of a grey winter day. Majestic pine trees stand tall in the background, their branches gracefully laden with snow. A sense of tranquility pervades the scene as bison graze peacefully, their…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Flying South
Merrill Coffin’s “Flying South” 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 textural contrast,…
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…
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
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…