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Rob Merwarth @robmerwarth.bsky.social · 6d

“Over the moon” 2025
12”x12”
Acrylic paint and oil pastel on canvas

#art #acrylicpaint #abstract #abstractart #abstractpainting #painting #ncart #ncartist #overthemoon #trashcan #fullmoon

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Rob Merwarth @robmerwarth.bsky.social · Jun 22

The faint under layers that peek through are the bones of who we are and where we’ve been. As the story of each piece takes shape, a unique path is forged—informed by the obstacles that shaped it. It’s what we all do everyday, as we attempt to grow, adapt, and persevere.

Rob Merwarth @robmerwarth.bsky.social · Jun 22

I am a process-oriented problem solver who relies on instinctive decision making in my art and in my life. I mimic the journey of life in my layering process, continually reflecting and readjusting my approach as I move away from what isn’t working and steer towards what is.

Rob Merwarth @robmerwarth.bsky.social · Jun 22

Show up at Zeitgeist in Durham NC!

#art #gallery #newwork #durhamnc #durham #ncart #ncartist #abstract #acrylicpainting #painting

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Rob Merwarth @robmerwarth.bsky.social · Jun 18

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Rob Merwarth @robmerwarth.bsky.social · Jun 18

These are my five pieces included in this fridays opening at Zeitgeist Gallery in Durham NC.

#art #thirdfriday #durhamnc #ncart #ncartist #abstract #painting #acrylic #garnernc #zeitgeistdurham

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Rob Merwarth @robmerwarth.bsky.social · Jun 15

#art #ncart #durhamnc #durham #zeitgeist #zeitgeistgallery #abstract #painting #artshow #artopening

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Rob Merwarth @robmerwarth.bsky.social · Jun 15

Very excited to announce I’ll be showing 5 paintings at Zeitgeist Gallery in their upcoming show. It opens this Friday 6/20! Come support a great new gallery in Durham NC! It’s a very cool place if you haven’t checked it out yet!

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Rob Merwarth @robmerwarth.bsky.social · Apr 13

“Guardian of the Gate”
24” x 36”
2025

Acrylic paint on canvas

#art #artist #abstract #abstractart #acrylicpainting #ncartist #guardian #gate

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Rob Merwarth @robmerwarth.bsky.social · Mar 14

Progress…

#artist #ncartist #acrylicpainting #painting #abstract #abstractart #workinprogress

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Rob Merwarth @robmerwarth.bsky.social · Mar 8

Work in progress, this one is a slow moving battle.
#art #artist #painting #abstract #ncartist

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Flashes App 🌩️ @flashes.blue · Feb 19

Good news everyone!

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Rob Merwarth @robmerwarth.bsky.social · Feb 19

A small corner of a piece I’m slowly chipping away at. So far from where it’ll be but it’s a process. Some of my paintings are done fast, in a few hours, and others I labor over for weeks. It just isn’t right until it’s right 🤷

#art #painting #abstract #abstractpainting #artist #ncartist

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Rob Merwarth @robmerwarth.bsky.social · Feb 5

A bad start to a piece of art is good fuel to get in there and fix that mess!

Rob Merwarth @robmerwarth.bsky.social · Feb 2

I vote keep it!

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Erin Biba @erinbiba.bsky.social · Jan 29

Democrats: “Tuning out the noise.”

“The noise”: Trans people, disabled people, immigrants, marginalized people literally dying.

Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur.bsky.social · Jan 28

NEW —> Democrats' playbook for Trump 2.0: Tune out the noise and focus on economic issues www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

Democrats' playbook for Trump 2.0: Tune out the noise and focus on economic issues

As Trump floods the zone in his first week in office, Democrats are departing from their "resistance" strategy in his first term and zeroing in on issues that cost them the last election.

www.nbcnews.com

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Rob Merwarth @robmerwarth.bsky.social · Jan 29

I see the evolution and progress and I am excited to see what’s to come….if only the heavy depression wasn’t such a de-motivator!

Rob Merwarth @robmerwarth.bsky.social · Jan 29

12 most recent paintings

#art #abstractart #acrylicpainting #artist #painting #ncartist #abstract

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Rob Merwarth @robmerwarth.bsky.social · Jan 25

It’s beautifully perfect!

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Rob Merwarth @robmerwarth.bsky.social · Jan 25

Too hasty to find a brush

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Rob Merwarth @robmerwarth.bsky.social · Jan 25

Fueled by anger that’s been spilling over…it’s fitting it was done fast and without a plan.
“Denial and deny”
24”x24” acrylic paint and oil pastel on canvas

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Rob Merwarth @robmerwarth.bsky.social · Jan 24

I’m going to hit the studio night. Finally!

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Rob Merwarth @robmerwarth.bsky.social · Jan 23

It’s been nearly impossible to find energy for the studio this week.
Here’s one from the end of 2024.

“Three of Wands and the Devil”
24”x36” acrylic paint and oil pastel on canvas

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Rob Merwarth @robmerwarth.bsky.social · Jan 19

Testing out the blue skies!

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