6 seconds forwards, 6 seconds backwards all. day. long. #momartist #gettingnothingdone #humpdaybumpday But in the end the weather was bizarrely lovely, I have a front porch full of hummingbirds, and I’m beginning to think that the dust bunnies slowly growing in my peripheral vision may actually be alive and I don’t know how I feel about that yet. I will investigate and report back later. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #studioshot #inmystudio #goingincircles #roundandround #waxonwaxoff #meltshot #paintwithfire #stlart #stlartist #stlouisart #stlouisartist #stlwaxworks #leahmerriman #waxart #waxartist #encaustic #encausticart #encausticartist #encausticpainting #paintingsession #artflowsessions #artflowsession #sayyestoartstl #sayyestoart #hotart #hotartist #alltheblues (at St. Louis Wax Works) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Ulx5tnWAs/?igshid=n5ob6hn7hiz3

Planning out the weekend’s workload. Let’s do this. 🔥🎨⚜️🎨🔥 . . . . . . . . . #textureart #worksinprogress #wip #stlartist #stlart #stlouisartist #stlouisart #stlwaxworks #leahmerriman #encausticart #encausticartist #encausticpainting #doitfortheprocess #postitfortheaesthetic #artadvisory #artadvisor #emergingartist #turquoiselove #littlelandscapes #abstractlandscape #textureart #textureobsession #texturelicious #friyaydecorday #wallart #wall_art #artforthehome #homeiswheretheartis #collectart #waxart (at St. Louis Wax Works) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoATcfPDN7u/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13eb36888sama

I ran my Top Nine for 2020 and holy cannoli!!! 😱 . You guys, my sincerest thanks for your incredible support during the crappiest year of them all. I have had the very worst creative block at times this year, and I cannot convey how humbled and grateful I am for each and every silly little heart you guys poked my way. I’m astounded. . Happy Happy Holidays, friends! May you and your loved ones be safe and healthy this year and for many yet to come. . 🙏❤️✨🔥🎨⚜️🎨🔥✨❤️🙏 . . . #topnine #stlwaxworks #leahmerriman #stlartist #stlart #stlouisartist #stlouisart #greendoorartgallery #greendoorartists #encausticpainting #encausticart #topnine2020 #sayyestoartstl #mixedmediaart #mixedmedia #mixedmediaartist #stllove #placesilove #thankful #thankyou #keepcreating #pressingon #keepmovingforward #supportlocalartists #supportlivingartists #howihue #waxart #dowhatyoulove #lovewhatyoudo #momartist (at St. Louis Wax Works) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJMKO5rn7sl/?igshid=1v5h3yz6eno57

Golden shellac burns and surprise pops of rainbows, that’s what today’s waxy Wednesday is made of! . . . ✨🔥🎨 🌈⚜️🌈🎨🔥✨ . . . #waxywednesday #inthedetails #itsthelittlethings #itsinthedetails #inmystudio #onmyeasel #stlwaxworks #leahmerriman #encausticart #waxart #encausticartist #paintwithfire #textureobsession #ihavethisthingwithcolor #blueandorange #encausticpainting #stlartist #stlart #stlouisartist #stlouisart #stlcreatives #iea_encaustic #internationalencausticartists #sayyestoartstl #howihue #mixedmedia #mixedmediaart #artforbreakfast #texturedpainting #keepcreating (at St. Louis Wax Works) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIltBhhnK7Y/?igshid=h5ebw7bykjuq

This is another guy who’s getting a new home! (I did almost cry when it sold last week; this one has always felt particularly dear to me, 😅.) . “On the Way Home (The Old Amoco Sign)”, 24in x 24in, encaustic wax and mixed media on cradled wood. . (Thank you @artloupe & @art_st_louis for all of your help, you guys are the best!) . . . 🔥🎨⚜️🎨🔥 . . . #stlartist #stlart #stlouisart #stlouisartist #artstl #stlwaxworks #leahmerriman #stlcreatives #encausticart #encausticpainting #waxart #mixedmediaart #mixedmediaartwork #sayyestoartstl #stllove #stlouismo #sunsetart #skyart #urbanlandscape #urbanlandscapes #supportlivingartists #buyrealart #collectart #texturelicious #texturedpainting #cylcollective #colorpop #ihavethisthingwithcolor #colorlove #stlmade (at St. Louis Wax Works) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIgdAmqHsVk/?igshid=1426cr9buqe4t

Sometimes half way through a piece I’m tempted to just stop and leave it completely abstract. Wouldn’t people be surprised? How would I even explain myself? 😆 . . . ❄️🔥🎨⚜️🎨🔥❄️ . . . #stlartist #stlart #stlouisartist #stlouisart #stlwaxworks #leahmerriman #doitfortheprocess #postitfortheaesthetic #winterwhites #textureobsession #howihue #inmystudio #onmyeasel #encausticpainting #encausticart #encausticartist #mixedmedia #mixedmediaart #mixedmediaartist #waxart #midprocess #workworkwork #savethebees #emergingartists #emergingartist #keepcreating #textureporn #paintinginprogress #paintwithfire #artforbreakfast (at St. Louis Wax Works) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIYPuw5HXYg/?igshid=19pf8qywsde2g

I’m a solid panorama fan. . “Smoke and Snow”, 5.5in x 21in, encaustic mixed media on wood mounted in a black matte floating frame. . Now available at @greendoorartgallery in Webster Groves, MO. . . . ❄️🔥🎨⚜️🎨🔥❄️ . . . #stlartist #stlart #stlouisart #stlouisartist #stlwaxworks #leahmerriman #encausticpainting #arttobuy #artforbreakfast #riverart #riverboat #snowyscene #winterart #greendoorartgallery #holidayshopping #giftideas #supportlivingartists #texturedpainting #waxart #stlcreatives #internationalencausticartists #iea_encaustic #cylcollective #sayyestoartstl #giveart #giftideas #oneofakindart #encausticart #encaustic #artforhome #interiorart (at Green Door Art Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHiQqOhnkn5/?igshid=1jsk54s4vb017

New work going up this afternoon! Available now at @greendoorartgallery in Webster Groves. . You know you all have been sitting at home staring at the same mass-produced IKEA wall hanging for the last 8 months. . So have your friends and family. . What you all need is to give each other real art. Real art by an actual living person who has put not only hours of their own ticking time, mind, heart and energy into just this one piece — but they’ve worked and practiced their craft all their lives leading up the the creation of just this one piece. . That’s how art works, that’s how artists develop. . And that’s just one of the many amazing ideas to ponder as you gaze at your new piece of artwork while you’re quarantined this winter! . Give real feels, give real art! It’s like a long-distance hug every time your eyeballs zone off during those Zoom meetings. . . . 🎁🔥🎨⚜️🎨🔥🎁 . . . #stlartist #stlart #stlouisartist #stlouisart #stlwaxworks #leahmerriman #encausticpainting #encausticart #giveart #buyrealart #supportlivingartists #collectart #giftart #giftideas #quarantinegifts #newartwork #newart #nowavailable #artforthehome #artforwalls #interiorart #stlmade #stlcreatives #artforbreakfast #arteveryday #waxart #sayyestoartstl #supportlivingartists #supportthearts #uniquegifts #greendoorartgallery (at Green Door Art Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHgYBvBH21O/?igshid=1k4rv5eyh5wwb

A closeup on a recent commission: . I had the complete pleasure of creating this surprise piece for one of my favorite people, from another of my favorite people! . There is just no better feeling than doing what you love for people you love. . . . 💞🔥🎨⚜️🎨🔥💞 . . . #stlartist #stlart #stlouisartist #stlouisart #stlwaxworks #leahmerriman #stlcreatives #sayyestoartstl #encausticpainting #encausticart #waxart #inthedetails #smoothsailing #artwithheart #doingwhatilove #textureobsession #paintwithfire #commission #commissionedart #artforhome #artforbreakfast #encausticartwork #iea_encaustic #internationalencausticartists #hotart #interiorart #artforwalls #youneedart #giftideas #supportlivingartists (at St. Louis Wax Works) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHQ44CenAm8/?igshid=1omwmiaem3vjg

At least I’m a colorful mess 😅. . But for real, will a roomba even work in my house? Because I don’t even want to work at it anymore. No one who isn’t directly contributing to the dirt sees my floors, ever. It’s been futile, time-consuming madness for the last 8 months. Truly, why bother anymore until there’s a vaccine? It’s ludicrous to fight it anymore. Defeated by dust bunnies and I can’t even care; we’ll cohabitate, it’s fine. . I mean, I don’t wear real clothes anymore, I don’t even think I own a hairbrush at this point, so if some robot wants to clean my house, fine. Otherwise, just forget it. . But this is a real question: Would it help or would it maybe explode? 🤔 . . . 🧹🔥🎨⚜️🎨🔥🧹 . . . #studiothoughts #momartist #quarantinelife #quarantinethoughts #thursdaythoughts #colorfulart #coloryourworld #waxart #textureobsession #ihavethisthingwithcolor #inmystudio #paintpalette #encausticart #encausticartist #artmomlife #homestudiolife #needavacation #untamedthings #leahmerriman #stlwaxworks #colorcrushcreative #cylcollective #supportlocalart #howihue #itsfine #stlartists #stlartist #stlart #stlouisart #stlouisartist (at St. Louis Wax Works) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHOlUZ-nDG_/?igshid=18z7h7nqy9ze6

Please, Keep to your own balloon, Wear a mask, & Vote. . #newart . 🔥🎨⚜️🎨🔥 . . . #stlwaxworks #leahmerriman #encausticart #encaustic #urbanlandscape #urbanlandscapes #stlartist #stlart #stlouisart #stlouisartist #stlarch #stlouisarch #riverfront #hotart #waxart #waxywednesday #newartwork #inmystudio #onmyeasel #doitfortheprocess #postitfortheaesthetic #stlcreatives #hotairballoons #greatforestparkballoonrace #placesilove #whatinspiresme #whatinspiresyou #stllove #sayyestoartstl (at St. Louis Wax Works) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGobo5Un67K/?igshid=2gqnyjph07rf

Bye, bye, Big Bevo! . -sold- “We are all Immigrants”, 24in x 24in, Encaustic mixed media on cradled wood. . She is one of my very favorites, and I’m so excited she’s found her new home! . **Trying desperately not to panic as I’m madly producing more work for my gallery wall, finishing up my final commissions for the year (until after I’ve got the holidays under control), while virtual second grade is taking up half of my studio and a three year old is wrapped around my ankle; which would be difficult enough working in any medium, but I literally paint with hot wax and fire. And no one ever leaves me alone. Ever. It’s fine, we’re all fine. 😅** #momartist #pandemiclife . . . 🔥🎨😱⚜️😱🎨🔥 . . . #stlartist #stlart #stlouisartist #stlouisart #stlwaxworks #leahmerriman #greendoorartgallery #greendoorartists #webstergroves #soldart #galleryart #stllove #bevomill #dutchtown #southcitystl #sayyestoartstl #stlcreatives #cylcollective #blueskies #placesilove #gratitude #supportlivingartists #collectart #artfromtheheart #encausticpainting #encausticart #waxart #encaustic (at Green Door Art Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGiADj9HYPS/?igshid=eb46z678u0n0

Why good morning, tiny helper. ‘Tis the season! . Spiders are fine, it’s snakes I can’t deal with. They’re just not right. . . . 🕷🎨🔥⚜️🔥🎨🕷 . . . #goodbugs #spidersofinstagram #inmystudio #onmyeasel #spideysenses #studioassistant #watchyourstep #encausticartist #stlwaxworks #leahmerriman #allthingsbrightandbeautiful #allcreaturesgreatandsmall #allthingswiseandwonderful #thelordgodmadethemall #nokillshelter #housespider #waxart #encausticart #encausticartist #artworking #arthelper #whatinspiresme #whatinspiresyou #tinybutmighty #tinycreatures #goodmorningart #itsajungleinhere #witchery #littlefriends #arachnidsofinstagram #littlespider (at St. Louis Wax Works) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGU7uwjntcs/?igshid=1m949rwd9g4kz

Details, details... I’ve been quiet lately because I’ve been super busy! . Watch for new guys becoming available at Green Door Art Gallery this week — just in time to go see them at Webster’s “Walktober Fest” this weekend! . . . 🎨🔥⚜️🔥🎨 . . . #stlwaxworks #leahmerriman #greendoorartgallery #walktober #webstergroves #walktoberfest #encausticpainting #encausticart #encausticartist #waxart #waxpainting #inthedetails #doitfortheprocess #postitfortheaesthetic #skyart #cloudcolors #inmystudio #onmyeasel #busybusybusy #justkeeppainting #artprocess #howihue #stlcreatives #stlart #stlartscene #stlartists #stlouisart #stlouisartist #texturetuesday #supportlivingartists (at St. Louis Wax Works) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGSexYrHcW5/?igshid=174u0r77in8dn

Oooy Gooey Bluey Tuesday. (i.e. my small child ran off with my level. 🙄) . . . 🔥🎨⚜️🎨🔥 . #stlwaxworks #leahmerriman #momartist #hotmessexpress #hotmessmama #stlartist #stlart #stlouisartist #stlouisart #waxart #waxartist #encausticpainting #encaustic #encausticart #encausticartist #texturetuesday #textureobsession #inmystudio #onmyeasel #hotart #howihue #dripart #doitfortheprocess #postitfortheaesthetics #paintwithfire #stlcreatives #sayyestoartstl #arteveryday #messyart #meltshot (at St. Louis Wax Works) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFdX12jnPBt/?igshid=9hdfptnfimuu

The Lovers, The Dreamers, & Me. . ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 . . . #texturetuesday #waxart #studioshot #inmystudio #onmyeasel #muppetlove #stlart #stlartist #stlouisart #stlouisartist #rainbowconnection #colorlove #textureobsession #encausticart #encausticartist #stlwaxworks #leahmerriman #wipart #workinprogress #doitfortheprocess #postitfortheaesthetics #inthedetails #itsthelittlethings #texturedart #texturedpainting #hotart #melted #stlcreatives #sayyestoartstl #arteveryday (at St. Louis Wax Works) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFKxn8Jn3VJ/?igshid=m3if9kk21k8t