DWMERKEY Sculpture

“Beautifully therapeutic.” I use this little phrase to describe anything that cultivates consecrated* pleasure to bring healing, wholeness, and true human flourishing. Here are some physical examples:  By its visual beauty, sil

“Beautifully therapeutic” fine art cultivates consecrated pleasure to bring healing, wholeness, and true human flourishing.

Doug MerkeyFebruary 28, 2024 Comment

ETERNALS as an Exercise in Art as Worldview

Art Appreciation 101: Learn how to discover an artist’s worldview by “listening” to their artwork. Practice using the 2021 Marvel Comics movie Eternals.

Doug MerkeyJanuary 29, 2024Comment

Let's Stay Awake to Beauty in 2024!

The best year ever is the year we consistently create, curate, and celebrate true beauty. So, let’s “stay awake” to beauty in 2024!

Doug MerkeyJanuary 2, 2024Comment

Three Keys to Enjoying the Creative Process

Doug MerkeyOctober 30, 2023Comment

Musings on Translucence

Drift with me into translucence…

Doug MerkeySeptember 27, 2023translucence, beauty, beauty in art, beach Comment

IRRESISTIBLE Beauty

True beauty is irresistible. So, don’t resist. Recognize and give in to it as much as possible. You’ll be glad you did.

Doug MerkeyJuly 17, 2023Comment

Interactive Sculpture as Healthcare

Discover why “Wandering Waves” is a game-changing wall sculpture as an interactive and beautiful form of healthcare.

Doug MerkeyJune 15, 2023healthcare, senior living, memory care, alzheimer's, assisted living, tactile, interactive, art therapyComment

Wave Sculpture – Aesthetic Flotation Therapy

Experience the benefits of “floatation therapy” on a daily basis and without getting wet!

Doug MerkeyJune 13, 2023Waves, Soothing, Floatation TherapyComment

The Story Behind My New "Coastal Creations" Sculpture Series

Here’s why I created my new series of coast-celebrating sculptures.

Doug MerkeyMay 31, 2023Comment

Enjoy a "Beauty Safari"

The case for beauty-seeking as an act of self-care.

Doug MerkeyMay 30, 2023beauty, beauty in art, why we need beauty, the importance of beauty, beach walker, beachComment

The Story Behind My IRIS Sculptures

Doug MerkeyApril 3, 2023iris, spectre, i origins, say anything, eye, iris sculpture, iris artworkComment

Why we need beauty.

Ever wonder why we’re drawn to beauty and find it so pleasing? Here’s a possible answer to that question!

Doug MerkeyFebruary 27, 2023beauty, why we need beauty, artwork, art appreciation Comments

O, translucent treasure, how I love thee!

Water is a beguiling translucent treasure, unequalled in its ability to thrill the soul with its many movements, colors, and shapes. Its beauty inspires beautiful artwork!

Doug MerkeyJanuary 31, 2023 Comments

Art as a Window to the Soul

Enjoy this lesson in Art Appreciation as sculptor Douglas W. Merkey explains how art is a window to the soul of the artist and the one who appreciates and acquires artwork.

Doug MerkeyJanuary 2, 2023Henri Nouwen, soul, lyin' eyes, elements of art, art appreciation, eyes a window to the soul, window to the soulComment

BUTTERFLY BEAUTY - Thoughts on my new sculpture series

“Emerge” into beauty with these cool insights into dwmerkey’s new sculpture series celebrating butterflies.

Doug MerkeyNovember 10, 2022Comment

“Thank You!” Beauty-Bringers, Buyers, and Brokers

I’m so grateful for the way you bring the soul-calming joy of art into our lives!

Doug MerkeyOctober 31, 2022Comment

Dune - An Invitation to Beauty

Attention beauty-lovers! The 2021 flim Dune is a feast!

Doug MerkeyOctober 1, 2022dune, beauty, movies, academy awards, oscars, flim Comments

Art that Frodo (and You) Can Love!

Land, sea, and air all benefit from an artistic process that includes sustainable materials and environmentally-responsible practices! It feels good to enjoy and acquire this kind of artwork.