Artist Statement
"As an artist, my goal is to capture the emotion and beauty of the human figure...painting the smallest details to subtle folds that bend in light and shadows."
~ Wesley Merritt
Artist Bio
Wesley Dallas Merritt, specializing in watercolor paintings and detailed graphite drawings, grew up on a farm in central Indiana. He exhibited a talent and interest for drawing as a young child. In pursuit of his passion, he studied art at the Joe Kubert School of Art in Dover, New Jersey. After working several years as a concept artist he has developed an affinity for watercolor and has devoted himself to painting.
Specializing in contemporary realism paintings that show true emotion and beauty of the human figure. A fine line of light and shadow characterizes his crisply detailed subjects. Today his work has gained recognition in regional and national exhibitions and can be found in many private collections around the world.
Wesley works out of his studio in Zionsville Indiana. He accepts commissions and would welcome the opportunity to paint subject(s) of your choice.
AWARDS
2009
Best of Show
~Among Friends~
Riley Days Art Festival
$1000 Dorothy Uber Bryan Painting Prize, Black Swamp Art Festival (Bowling Green, OH)
People's Choice
~Weight of the Day~
California Watercolor Association
National Exhibition
2nd Place at Inman Art Festival
Atlanta, Georgia
Best Drawing
&
People's Choice Award
~They're Flowers to Me~
Central Indiana Artist Spring 2009 Competition
Award Winner at Vero Beach Art ~ Under the Oaks Art Festival
Vero Beach, Florida
2008
3rd place ~ "Butterfly in the Woods"
Merit Award ~ "Tides that Bind"
Indiana State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition
1st place ~ "The Good Witch"
People's Choice Award ~ "Tides that Bind"
Will Vawter Art Show, Greenfield Indiana
2007
1st place
Indiana State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition
2nd place
SALI National Exhibition III
Best Drawing/Mixed Media Central Indiana Artists Spring Fine Art Competition
2006
Crawfordsville Art League ~ Merit Award - First Time Exhibitor
First Place ~ Indiana State Fair - Professional Drawing Division
Second Place ~ Indiana State Fair - Professional Watercolor Division
Best of Show ~ Watercolor Society of Indiana - Zionsville
Best of Show ~ Clinton County Fine Arts Mid-Summer Art Competition
Second Place Watercolor ~ Clinton County Fine Arts Mid-Summer Art Competition
Best Professional ~ Central Indiana Artists Spring Fine Art Competition
Best Drawing/Mixed Media ~ Central Indiana Artists Spring Fine Art Competition
2005
Hancock County Riley Days Fine Art Competition
Best of Show ~ Boone County 50's Festival, Fine Art Competiton
Indiana State Fair Fine Arts Competition
Memorial Award ~ Central Indiana Artists, Fine Art Competiton
"As an artist, my goal is to capture the emotion and beauty of the human figure...painting the smallest details to subtle folds that bend in light and shadows." ~ Wesley Merritt
"As an artist, my goal is to capture the emotion and beauty of the human figure...painting the smallest details to subtle folds that bend in light and shadows." ~ Wesley Merritt
"As an artist, my goal is to capture the emotion and beauty of the human figure...painting the smallest details to subtle folds that bend in light and shadows." ~ Wesley Merritt
"As an artist, my goal is to capture the emotion and beauty of the human figure...painting the smallest details to subtle folds that bend in light and shadows." ~ Wesley Merritt
"As an artist, my goal is to capture the emotion and beauty of the human figure...painting the smallest details to subtle folds that bend in light and shadows." ~ Wesley Merritt
"As an artist, my goal is to capture the emotion and beauty of the human figure...painting the smallest details to subtle folds that bend in light and shadows." ~ Wesley Merritt
"As an artist, my goal is to capture the emotion and beauty of the human figure...painting the smallest details to subtle folds that bend in light and shadows." ~ Wesley Merritt
2004
Mayors Choice ~ Boone County 50's Festival, Fine Art Competition
Contact Info
Wesley Dallas Merritt
10653 Wildwood Drive
Zionsville, Indiana 46077
ph: 317.809.6508
email: wmerritt@tds.net
