Beautiful art that tells a story
Working ‘en plein air’ (in the open air on location) and within my studio, my creative practice spans landscapes, portraits and botanicals. If you too love that sense of being immersed in a landscape - giving yourself time to rest in amongst screens and notifications - or capturing a poignant memory or loved one, you’ll find creative inspiration here.
With work selected for exhibitions across the north of England, I participated as a Wildcard in Sky Arts’ ‘Landscape Artist of the Year’ for their 10th Series (Episode 5, 2025).
I am available on a commission basis to create a painting or drawing for a special occasion or a loved one (enquiries to rachael@rachaelmerrisonart.co.uk), or click through to find my latest work.
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Landscapes
Inspired by the need to reconnect with our community, each painting - whether created on location or in the studio - is born from a personal exploration of a well-trodden route.
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Botanicals
Capturing the fine details of a botanical specimen is a meditative process. I am increasingly drawn to the structure and decay of flora over the winter months, with striking compositions.
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Portraits
Intimate and full of memory, portraits can be some of the most personal artworks I create.