Merle R. Prewitt

Merle R. Prewitt is a lifelong resident of Fayetteville and a graduate of Duke University. She specializes in landscapes, nature studies, florals, and miniatures and creates art through the mediums of colored pencil, watercolor, scratch board, and oil pastel.

A 2006 recipient of a Fayetteville/Cumberland County Arts Council artist grant, Ms. Prewitt has work featured in the permanent collections of:

• The Cooperative Savings and Loan of Wilmington
• The Fayetteville Diagnostic Clinic
• First South Bank, Fayetteville, NC
• First Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville, NC
• McPherson Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville, NC
• FTCC Library
• and private individual collections in: Fayetteville, Greensboro, Nags Head, Black Mountain, Washington, DC and Birmingham, AL

Artist Statement: My love of nature is reflected in my artwork, for nature creates a perfect palette of colors, contrasts, and subjects. This, though, is especially true in my "close-up" treatment of flowers, birds, animals, and parts of nature. Even more of interest to me is the miniature rendition of any area which nature provides.

If you would like to to reach Ms. Prewitt, please contact her at Cape Fear Studios.