Harvest Gold Gallery Proudly Presents
The paintings of Thomas Merriam
Merriam is a self-taught artist whose paintings reflect his roots as a Maine native. White growing up in the woodlands of North Berwick and along the shorelines of York Harbor, he developed a keen appreciation for the wonders of nature and wildlife and a heartfelt sense of American history.
As an apprentice to George Carpenter, the last surviving member of the Whiskey Water Color Association, Merriam received a unique grounding in a technique which he continues to build on even now. He was trained to use whiskey in the winter as a wash so his brushes would not freeze, allowing him to paint outside in almost any weather. Merriam also learned to work fast to catch the nuances of light in a scene and other atmospheric conditions before it changed or faded. Intricate details in his paintings offer a visual experience that tells a story, evokes memories and stores feelings in the viewer.
Harvest Gold Gallery displays a wide collection of Thomas Merriam's framed oil and watercolor paintings. For more information about the artist and his work, as well as that of the more than 200 other American artists and craftspeople represented at Harvest Gold Gallery, please call 207-925-6502, visit us online at www.harvestgoldgallery.com, or better yet, stop by in person. We're open daily and located on Route 5 in Center Lovell, Maine overlooking beautiful Kezar Lake.
“If in this place we can find
inspiration and true love,
our passion becomes an
effort and achievement of
astounding proportions,
with an energy worth
causing pause, notice and
admiration. With this great
passion and talent, it is
the goal to create that
which others want and to
an artist’s gratitude you
shall possess a humble
portion of us. I am so
pleased that you have
stopped here to look upon
the world within me that I
have created to share with
you. May God bless you.”
– Thomas Merriam
A fun day was had by all at our watching Tom work his magic in just a few hours!
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