Articles and Publicity
“The New Naturalists: Borrego Landscape Painters,” by Ann Japenga, The Sand Paper, Fall 2012
“Eric Merrell – Tranquil Landscapes in the Desert,” by Molly Siple, Plein Air Magazine, Fall 2011
“Painting the Desert with Eric Merrell,” by Steve Doherty, OutdoorPainter.com, August 6, 2011
“Eric Merrell Paints the West,” by Michelle J. Mills, Pasadena Star-News, July 14, 2011
“Eric Merrell’s “Romance of the West” Opens in Pasadena,” by Ann Japenga, http://www.CaliforniaDesertArt.com, July 2011
“The New Sublime: Artists Working at the Salton Sea Capture the Beauty and Decay with a Fresh Perspective,” by Ann Japenga, Palm Springs Life, June 2011, p.22-25
“Valley of the Ancient Lake: Works Inspired by the Salton Sea”
(Inaugural exhibition catalogue for The Salton Sea History Museum)
Includes “Salton Sea Artists: Journey Toward a New Sublime” by Ann Japenga; with additional text by Curator Deborah Martin and Museum Director Jennie Kelly
April 2011 (ISBN 978-0-9831943-3-0)
“P-town Convergence,” by Paul Schulenberg, American Art Collector, February 2011, p.154
“East Meets West in Provincetown,” by Laurie Higgins, Cape Cod Times, January 27, 2011
“Eric Merrell: Bringing the California Desert to NYC,” by Ann Japenga, http://www.CaliforniaDesertArt.com; July 14, 2010
Featured Artist, Judson’s Art Outfitter’s Newsletter, July 13, 2011
“Celebrating California Art Club’s long history,” by Janette Williams, Pasadena Star-News, October 14, 2009
“Artists Hit the Highlands: Unique Program Brings International Talent” [PDF], by Sandra Hale Schulman, American Free Journal; July 16-22, 2009
[Photo by Dean Gray, American Free Journal; July 9, 2009]
“Maine on their minds,” by Debbie Forman, Cape Cod Times, February 26, 2009
“Maine Stay” [PDF], American Art Collector #40, February 2009
“21 Under 31,” by Bonnie Gangelhoff, Southwest Art magazine; September 2008
“Artists to Watch,” by Bonnie Gangelhoff, Southwest Art magazine; July 2007
“Cabana Cellars Wine Bar Offers First Art Show,” Santa Ynez Valley News; Thursday, May 24, 2007
“The Artist’s Way” [PDF], by Brenda Rees, Arroyo Monthly magazine; April 2006
“The Next Generation of Realists” [PDF], by M. Stephen Doherty, American Artist magazine; January 2005
“Rising Young Stars,” by Priscilla Vayda, Pasadena Star-News; September 17, 2004
“Painting is His First Love,” by Priscilla Vayda, Pasadena Star-News; June 29, 2001
Mission San Gabriel Museum, Oil on panel, 11″ x 14″, © Eric Merrell
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Articles written by the artist:
“Remembering Daphne Huntington (1910-2012) and Her Contributions to CAC Art History,” by Eric Merrell, California Art Club Newsletter, Fall 2012
“Unearthing CAC History at the Smithsonian Institution,” by Eric Merrell, California Art Club Newsletter, Spring 2012
“Artistwocky Redux,” by Eric Merrell, California Art Club Newsletter, Spring 2010
“Siqueiros in Los Angeles and His Collaborations with the California Art Club,” by Eric Merrell, California Art Club Newsletter, Spring 2010
“California Art Club in Search of a Home: The Hollyhock Years, 1927-1942,” by Eric Merrell, California Art Club Newsletter, Winter 2010
“The First Black American Art Exhibition in Los Angeles, 1929,” by Eric Merrell, California Art Club Newsletter, Summer 2009
“Birth of the California Art Club: It’s Founding and First Annual Exhibition,” by Eric Merrell, California Art Club Newsletter, Spring 2009
“Bischoff’s Bright Idea,” by Eric Merrell, California Art Club Newsletter, Winter 2008
“World Leaders Honor the California Art Club,” by Eric Merrell, California Art Club Newsletter, Fall 2008
“7th Annual Sights of Southern California Seen at the Bowers Museum of Cultural Art,” by Eric Merrell, California Art Club Newsletter, Dec. 2003-Jan. 2004
“Remembering the 92nd Annual Gold Medal Exhibition and Announcing the 93rd!,” by Eric Merrell, California Art Club Newsletter, April 2003
“A Visit with Evelyn Payne Hatcher” [Cover article], by Eric Merrell, California Art Club Newsletter, June 2001
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