The weather was nice yesterday and I finally had a chance to do a plein air painting of the rural forest.

For 2013 I have been doing moody work. I'm trying to more closely model my work after what is inherent to me as an artist. The colors are darker with more intense lines. I am using a thicker based paint and not favoring any one medium save linseed oil.

Every piece I see of Mernie's art makes my imagination soar...so rich in color & texture and, the more I gaze, the more mystery I see!

Mernie, your art is full of vibrant life. My favorites are the ones with the dogs and wildflowers. They all seem to come alive and have a fun personality. Blessings ~ Elizabeth ~

Mernie's work is amazing! Find her at Family Traditions Center, Stone Ridge, NY-we are thrilled to have her work here!

The new series is about erasure or deconstruction of my old paintings. Combining different smaller paintings to create a new whole. I wish I could also do it with the wood paintings I have but these are all canvas. Its good to see the paint in a different way. I have also started some abstract work and am working on talisman for art. I am excited to have a new solo show coming up in October featuring paintings of my late dog JB- RIP March 19 2012. In Stone Ridge I will be showing framed paintings of JB who inspired so much of my messydog work. I will also be showing new collage/erasure work on the other wall of the gallery.

With these new pieces I am exploring the basic joy of abstract expressionism starting with the basic browns and green. Here the painting will offer simplicity to the viewer. A new sense of what it is or represents will occur.

Lovely! Light & Airy Colors! This would look awesome in a beach home! (I still luv, luv, luv my Messy Dog paintings!)My Best to you! :)

These new paintings are very light. Using mixed media I am exploring texture, color and shapes.

I will be on vacation May 6 through May 23. New artwork will be going up in June.