Merriam

Merriam Stephen and Kristia Merriam create whimsical works of art inspired by their life on the coast.

05/30/2026
New driftwood light in the corner, and Kristia’s latest painting of a seagull is now framed and ready at Barn and Beach
05/16/2026

New driftwood light in the corner, and Kristia’s latest painting of a seagull is now framed and ready at Barn and Beach

I will be framing this 16”x20” painting titled “Mine,” Kristia finished. Here’s a first look for our FB followers.
05/15/2026

I will be framing this 16”x20” painting titled “Mine,” Kristia finished. Here’s a first look for our FB followers.

Finished this one today. I named her Florence.
05/10/2026

Finished this one today. I named her Florence.

Sand Pipers are so cute…makes you want to take them home.
05/08/2026

Sand Pipers are so cute…makes you want to take them home.

Introducing “Burney” - Visit my favorite bakery, Southport’s own Burney’s Bakery on Howe, and see Burney hard at work. T...
05/06/2026

Introducing “Burney” - Visit my favorite bakery, Southport’s own Burney’s Bakery on Howe, and see Burney hard at work. The latest in my series, “Exotic Birds of Southport, featuring local and national celebrities. Pine carved, brass, and resin. NFS. Just for fun. Hope he makes you smile and you enjoy his bakery as much as I do. Share in the comments your suggestions for renowned locals I could feature next.

Finished these last night and dropped off at Barn and Beach today. I love this driftwood (maybe oak) base I found in the...
05/06/2026

Finished these last night and dropped off at Barn and Beach today. I love this driftwood (maybe oak) base I found in the outer Cape Fear River last summer. The exposed layers represent so much history tumbling on beaches here and there. I call this “Three Fold Cord.”

This is “Dolly,” the latest of my series, “The Exotic Birds of Southport.”
05/02/2026

This is “Dolly,” the latest of my series, “The Exotic Birds of Southport.”

Took a little break to a place you can’t take driftwood home. Plenty of inspiration, though. New ideas brewing.
04/17/2026

Took a little break to a place you can’t take driftwood home. Plenty of inspiration, though. New ideas brewing.

03/31/2026



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