Category: Wildlife
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Berries and Blue Jays on the Fence
Merrill Coffin’s painting beautifully captures a moment of natural harmony with two blue jays perched gracefully on a weathered white picket fence. The birds’ vibrant blue feathers stand out against the aged, peeling paint of the fence, adding a striking contrast to the scene. Draped over the fence are delicate…
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Sunflowers and Chickadees
In Sunflowers and Chickadees, artist Merrill Coffin brings us into the rustic charm of a weathered barnyard, capturing the beauty of simplicity and resilience in nature. At first glance, the faded white of a chipped barn door, with its rusty hinge exposed, may seem unremarkable. Yet, in Coffin’s hands, this…
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Trio at the Beebalm
Painted in 1992, Trio at the Beebalm captures a fleeting moment of summer grace — three hummingbirds feeding among vibrant monarda blooms. The composition has the intimacy of a portrait, with each bird delicately rendered in mid-flight, wings caught between motion and stillness. Set against a soft, grey-toned background, the…
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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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Buffalos in the West
“Bison in the West” by Merrill Coffin captures the serene beauty of the American prairie. In the foreground, a male and female bison are depicted, the female resting on the ground while both gaze downward in quiet contemplation. The vast landscape around them is framed by the iconic red rocks…
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Autumn Harvest
Merrill Coffin’s “Autumn Harvest” gracefully captures the spirit of the season in a radiant countryside landscape. Set against the backdrop of a golden field, a simple wooden bench becomes the scene’s focal point, adorned with the promise of a bountiful harvest. Three woven harvest baskets, perched atop the bench, await…
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Autumn Auction
Merrill Coffin’s Autumn Auction captures a poignant scene of rural life in transition. A vibrant cardinal perches atop rusted milk cans, their weathered metal telling stories of days gone by. In the background, a white barn shows the wear of time, with a broken windowpane partially visible in the top…
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The Weathered Hinge
Merrill Coffin’s painting captures a tranquil moment of a chickadee perched delicately on the rusty hinge of a weathered barn door. The bird is shown in profile, its soft, fluffy feathers contrasting with the rough texture of the old wood. The barn door, aged and worn, bears the marks of…