Meredith Moss Art

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Welcome to the Meredith Moss Art blog! In these posts you learn about the stories behind the art, materials I use, and processes I follow when creating the art. Anything else you want to know about my art? Just send me a message and ask me.

America the Beautiful: The Stories Behind the Paintings

When Creative Brush Fine Art Studios and Gallery announced its America the Beautiful exhibit — a juried show celebrating America’s 250th birthday, with the goal...

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Lion, Tiger, and Bear: Oh My!

Inspiration (In the Studio from March 2026 Newsletter) In keeping with the lion theme, I thought I’d share something quietly unfolding in the background. I...

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Watercolor painting of an old car dealership in Haymarket, Virginia which is a stone building with blue accents. In the front of the building there are 2 doors, 2 windows, and 3 garage bays (one boarded up). The curved steel roof has some rust and is topped with a chimney and antenna.

Everyone’s Hometown

Inspiration Most people believe creativity is at its best when an artist has no constraints. I disagree. Restrictions force a different way of thinking. And,...

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4 The Love of . . . Family

Created for the exhibit "4 The Love Of...", these four paintings were designed to exemplify the concept of "Family."

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Reflections on a Snowy Day

The "trash can assignment" is a classic at my painting studio. Come along for the ride as I walk you through the process.

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A “Hand Made” Self-Portrait

This self portrait was inspired by M.C. Escher's "Drawing Hands." Learn how I designed the composition,

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A man standing in a field with three cows and a calf

Outstanding in the Field

Outstanding in the Field was created as a gift of appreciation for a friend helping out on a family cattle ranch.

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Choosing Art: Seven Things To Consider

Consider these seven factors when choosing art to display in your home or office.

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The front of an historic, stone rowhouse in Waterford, VA including the dark green front door, a window with white curtains, a bench with red cushions and various foliage appliqued with wool, embroidery thread, and beads.

‘Twas Talbott’s Tavern

This piece is a new type of subject as well as new media. Read about my inspiration and process.

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A watercolor painting of a pile of autumn leaves of different colors in various stages of decomposition

Fallen Leaves

Over the years, I’ve always found watercolor a very challenging medium. I’m not alone. Many other artists also struggle with it. Controlling the paint can...

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