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Jason B Merrell
Manhattan
Writer, Actor, Singer, Photographer, Travel Geek...
Interests: Travel, theatre, plays, film, singing, photography, swimming, acting, fiction, skiing, writing about acting plays and fiction, blog-stalking. And of course, Travel Guru/Geek to the stars! (YOU are a star.)
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I'd love to do more, but this will have to do... "One Night at the Cherry Tree" Fresco Learning Sketch #7 Continue reading
Posted Mar 26, 2023 at Merrell Street
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This one isn’t new. It’s an early iPad Adobe Sketch attempt. I was trying to figure out how to draw a decent newsboy hat in... Continue reading
Posted Mar 24, 2023 at Merrell Street
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I haven't finished a new piece in a few days. I won't explain, except to say that I started working on a couple of other... Continue reading
Posted Mar 23, 2023 at Merrell Street
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More Fiddling. I've never tried to draw an apple. Fresco Learning Sketch #5 Continue reading
Posted Mar 16, 2023 at Merrell Street
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I have no idea what to call this one. Just Fiddling. Fresco Learning Sketch #4 Continue reading
Posted Mar 16, 2023 at Merrell Street
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I really kinda like this one. Though - for whatever it's worth - it's easier to appreciate in a larger format. I have some of... Continue reading
Posted Mar 16, 2023 at Merrell Street
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View from My Balcony at Night Fresco Learning Sketch #2 Continue reading
Posted Mar 16, 2023 at Merrell Street
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I decided to learn how to use Adobe Fresco. I made this decision late Saturday night after chatting with my very visual-art-gifted niece and nephew,... Continue reading
Posted Mar 16, 2023 at Merrell Street
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Posted Nov 20, 2018 at Merrell Street
This is about as good as it gets for me thus far. But, considering that two months ago I could play not at all, it’s... Continue reading
Posted Jul 30, 2018 at Merrell Street
Here's the link to the video I mentioned, about the members in Manaus. It's fourteen minutes long: so a bit too much to have shown in class. But it's worth viewing... https://history.lds.org/article/manaus-brazil-temple-caravan?lang=eng
Posted May 19, 2017 at Merrell Street
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I just got an apple pencil and am figuring out how to draw with it on my iPad using Adobe Sketch. It's not as easy... Continue reading
Posted Apr 12, 2017 at Merrell Street
Once upon a time And a very good time it was There was a moocow coming Down the road The time before Moocow sat in... Continue reading
Posted Jan 13, 2017 at Merrell Street
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Click on the image to check out the full-sized version. (Once the window pops up, I recommend clicking on 'full screen.' Then give it a... Continue reading
Posted Aug 9, 2016 at Merrell Street
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Glad you're owning it. It's a crap feeling and I don't think there is a healthy way of getting around it. It does get easier,... Continue reading
Posted Jun 19, 2016 at Merrell Street
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“Ms. Ortiz?” The background is dappled with a thousand blurred flames glowing through red votive glass. I walk into the pew and stand next to... Continue reading
Posted Jun 9, 2016 at Merrell Street
Memories of the Linden baby and Bonn and the tree growing in the yard and my friend The first one I ever knew was real... Continue reading
Posted Apr 28, 2016 at Merrell Street
Fifteen years to the day. I've held a secret grudge against the entire continent of China for being the last soil you ever walked on.... Continue reading
Posted Apr 16, 2016 at Merrell Street
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A couple of weeks ago my friend, BB of Highland Park, posted her "act of faith" green smoothie experience. She based her recipe for said... Continue reading
Posted Apr 8, 2016 at Merrell Street
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I look to the petals Of my Cranesbill Pink and translucent in A front of sunlight Tiny veins spread Like fingers cupping a Font I... Continue reading
Posted Apr 2, 2016 at Merrell Street
Anyone who knows me at all probably also knows that I am basically obsessed with Mumford & Sons. I play favorites with different songs at... Continue reading
Posted Mar 30, 2016 at Merrell Street
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So... my apartment complex has this clunky plastic A-frame sign standing on the entry lawn and it's basically permanent. It says things like "Two Bedroom... Continue reading
Posted Sep 24, 2015 at Merrell Street