richard merz

New Mexico series 18×18

Kaleetan 30×30 acrylic on canvas

On the Shore 18×18 acrylic on canvas

Recent work in watercolor.

While always active in the studio, I’m also a passionate member of Seattle’s Urban Sketcher community..

Watercolor painting of a tree by Richard Merz

Additionally, I join the PAWA (Plein Air Washington Artists) when I can to paint on location in the Pacific Northwest.

  • Sketching Portugal

    Sketching Portugal

    by

    Richard Merz

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    This fall, 2025, I travelled to Portugal. The culture. The people. The food, coffee, and wine. The cities, countryside, and coast. All of it was amazing. We launched the trip in Lisbon, and ranged north and south exploring many of the different regions. Here are a few highlights we experienced along the way. LISBON

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Taking advantage of the diverse character of Seattle, the PNW, and travel locations
to create art rooted in the character of people and place.