Merriam has produced paintings for the covers of books by paula volsky and neal barrett jr. Illustrated with over 250 images, this book gives luminous insights into the. The impetus of dreams, a collection from a decade of his work. Finally, they did a feature article on daniel in the december 2003 edition. His work was also used on the playbill of a midsummer nights dream by william shakespeare produced by the mccarter theatre in new jersey. Unfollow daniel merriam to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Daniel merriam has been my favourite artist for 15 years now. More editions of art of dreams by daniel merriam 2009 wall calendar calendar.
See more ideas about artist, surreal art and fantasy art. Merriam is a specialist in portraying the elated fantasies of dreams, exaggerated and coiffed with a steampunk sensibility. Surrealistic art by daniel merriam whimsical art, moon art, art. He later worked for his familys design and construction business and as an architectural and commercial illustrator. Merriam grew up in naples, maine and is one of seven children. Saper galleries is the source for daniel merriam limited editions. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Curated and color managed by master book smith marcel salome, this visually arresting volume is not only the largest but the most detailed. This is the second catalogue raisonne of daniel merriams art, which features 4. A seasoned and masterful virtuoso with his brush, merriam forcefully communicates his subtle yet. He studied mechanical and architectural design at central maine vocational technical institute. Catalogue raisonne of daniel merriams art, which celebrates another decade of the artists work.
Books are a uniquely portable magic steampunk artwork 25 stunning surreal illustrations and. Merriam is a contemporary surrealist who takes the medium of watercolour to a whole new level, which makes his work exceptionally unique. Daniel e merriam and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In 1986, merriam shifted his focus solely to fine art and later that year had his first solo exhibition at abacus gallery in maine. Surrealistic art by daniel merriam whimsical art, moon.
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Nov 26, 2012 discover book depositorys huge selection of daniel merriam books online. This is the second catalogue raisonne of daniel merriams art, which celebrates the second decade of the artists work. Gail took the article to dan fiorini, a gallery owner and friend and told him how much she wished she could get a print of serenade her. This remarkable book features 4 color images of merriam s vibrant and skillfully executed watercolors.
Meeting artist daniel merriam, again karens whimsy. I first saw daniel merriams art work at the tiny avalon gallery in carmel, california, while on a minivacation with my sister. A look inside the sketchbook of watercolorist daniel merriam. Art of dreams by daniel merriam 2009 wall calendar calendar. Daniel merriam, february 1, 1963 an outstanding contemporary american artist and illustrator, known for his original masterly works at the junction of fantasy, surrealism and symbolism. In 2005, the book was introduced into the permanent. See more ideas about surreal art, fantasy art and illustration art. Kai fine art is an art website, shows painting and illustration works all over the world. He went on to study mechanical and architectural design at central maine vocational technical institute and, while still in school, applied his newfound skills to his familys design and construction business. In the article her art isnt by the book it is the book by dana enfinger, im interviewed for our local paper, the benicia herald, and get to talk a little bit about my love for creating altered books. Merriam works jewelery with capricious watercolors and acrylics and is recognized as a virtuoso of his own dry brush technique and the creator of a recognizable creative style, called the esthetic dada by the author.
The impetus of dreams hardcover may 1, 1998 by daniel b. He had his first solo exhibition as a fine artist at abacus gallery in maine in 1987. The worlds of daniel merriam, created by the artists boundless bold imagination, are characterized by a variety of colors, shapes and symbols. Maine artist daniel merriam reveals his new england roots in these fairy tale watercolor paintings. Surrealistic art by daniel merriam fairytale art, art. In 2007 his paintings were included in the european exhibition venus and the female intuition, which toured denmark, the netherlands and france. Daniel merriam, a world apart exclusive collections galleries. Daniel merriam author of taking reality by surprise. Daniel merriam, art book taking reality by surprise. He later worked for his familys design and construction business and as an architectural and commercial. Daniel merriam is a contemporary surrealist and is best known for his dry brush technique and. A seasoned and masterful virtuoso with his brush, merriam forcefully communicates his subtle yet dramatic, comforting yet disarming messages.
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Saper galleries is the source for daniel merriam limited. Daniel merriam, a world apart exclusive collections. Hardbound book with dust jacket with 250 color images and. The art of daniel merriam 2020 wall calendar calendar july 15, 2019 by daniel merriam author, pomegranate communications inc. Daniel merriam is a contemporary surrealist and is best known for his dry brush technique and imaginative style. Merriam draws inspiration from numerous sources such as the colonial and victorian architecture of his hometown in maine as well as his appreciation for different sectors of art whether it be sculpture, design, literature, or theater. Surrounded by ornate victorian and colonial houses built in the rugged landscape, his imagination soared. Nov 07, 2014 lake house by daniel merriam, gallery exclusive edition, 18 x 24 inches. Fish story, its world aglow with an iridescent shimmer, is laden with the magic that permeates his art. Daniel taught himself to paint at a young age, and he learned to build log cabins in the woods alongside his father. Isbn 9781416280026 9781416280026 sellers publishing inc, 2008. Daniel merriam art for sale 28 listings daniel merriam art for sale 28 listings.
There were just a few giclees on display, but i was immediately enthralled with his work, which was filled with humor, wit, and fantasy birds, bubbles, and butterflies. Daniel merriam is the author of taking reality by surprise 5. Watercolors by daniel merriam art design creative blog. Daniel merriam is an american artist who grew up in rural naples, maine as one of seven children. Musings about my adventures with arts, artists, and other creative stuff. The art of daniel merriam 2007, hardcover the eye of a dreamer. This remarkable book features 4 color images of merriams vibrant and skillfully executed watercolors. Daniel wall until the last moment 2016 limited edition print. Click on artists name to your left for a complete listing. If daniel merriam s watercolors were books, they would be fairytales once upon a time in a far away european dreamland. He then studied mechanical and architectural design and. Daniel merriam saw this today i want a print will do since the original is not logical baby nursery d daniel merriam beautiful.
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