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Rachel Mercer – New Exhibitions

Rachael Mercer

British painter Rachel Mercer -
for a contemplative approach, Gwen John was her precursor.
She captures real scenes with a bit of abstraction;
using loose brushstrokes she indicates live action.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Kerr Avatar
July 16, 2026 at 5:10 AM
Andrea, A nice, neat, and nuanced portayal in a clerihew. It reads well in every way. Best of luck. Howarz
Brul Avatar
July 16, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Wow, first time I heard about her. Lovely clerihew. Congratulations dear Andie.^___^
Etgen-Baker Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 3:33 PM
not heard of her...thanks for the info :-)
George Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Each artist uses a different technique. With the last line, you have embodied the spirit of the painting. Great Clerihew
Gasun Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Thank you so much for introducing me/us this artist through your lovely clerihew. If this is for the contest, a winner for me. Thanks a lot for sharing. Best wishes always. Hugs
Dietrich Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 12:31 PM
You are welcome, Len.
Sharma  Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Wow. That last line! So creative dear Andrea, you've described this artist so well and I will look for more of her work, indeed ~ beautifully done! Sending you light and best wishes.
Dietrich Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 12:31 PM
thanks, I prefer realist painters, but I guess she is a semi-famous artist in England.
Smith  Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 3:01 AM
You have described this artist very well.
Dietrich Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 12:32 PM
thanks, Alison
Cunningham Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Lovely tribute to her Andrea, I must look up more of her work. Tom
Dietrich Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 12:32 PM
There are SO many artists today. Kind of like with singers, dancers, poets. How would we ever get to know them all?
Jones Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Wow this has a powerful one two punch! You’re like the Muhammad Ali of poetry Andrea! Is this for contest? It’s well done and I love your style!
Dietrich Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 12:34 PM
thanks so much, Karen. Usually any clerihews I do are for Brian. I don't know what else to give him other than footles or ekphrasis. I don't win with my other poetry.
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