"Views of Monhegan Island, Maine" at The Gallery at Mill Falls in Meredith. October 3rd Through the 31st 2008
"What happens when five good friends, all with a certain artistic bend, go on a mini-sabbatical to one of the most beautiful places in the country? To find out, go to the Gallery at Mill Falls which,through the end of the month, has an exhibition entitled, "Views of Monhegan Island, Maine".
The exhibition featured watercolors,oils and acrylics and mixed media by local artists Christine Hodedecker-George, Marcia Haughey, Jodie Herbert, Marcy Yerkes and Lynn Seley." (John Koziol - The Citizen )
See Marcy's Exhibit>>
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 Marcy's work was featured in the 2008 Designer Show House! House Portrait in Poster Art by Marcy Yerkes.
See the 2008 Designer Show House>>, a custom built hilltop property boasting truly spectacular 320 degree lake and mountain views, located on Serenity Lane in Meredith NH.
The home was opened for public viewing from Saturday July 26th through Sunday August 10th 2008. A veritable pantheon of top notch designers showcased their unique artistry and style, room by room.
Marcy showcased a Tissue Bronze Glaze wall treatment in the Powder Room, a Linen Weave Faux Finish in the Game Room, and Mini-Murals and Door Panels throughout the Pool Area.
100% of the proceeds were directed to ensure care and comfort of the animals at the New Hampshire Humane Society until placement in "Loving Forever Homes". Animals stay at NHHS until adoption, no matter how long that wait may be.
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Marcy Yerkes of Laconia, who is trained as both an illustrator and in commercial design, credits a New York advertising agent with helping to convince the store owners that murals sell in a business.
After conferring with the Ippolito brothers, Yerkes explained, she researched a variety of possible ideas to incorporate into the giant murals that now adorn the walls in the 2,800 sq. ft. area that is devoted to mattresses of all sizes made of a variety of different materials.
"If we give people something beautiful and restful to look at maybe they’ll stay on a mattress just long enough to realize how comfortable it is and buy it," she says.
Gesturing to a colorful scene of outer space, complete with flaming comets and a space shuttle, Yerkes said the mural was designed to showcase the space-age technology that is incorporated into some of the newest |
 The jungle-like look of a rubber plantation where the trees are equipped with caps to prevent debris from falling into the liquid dons the walls of one area of the bedding department that features mattresses made of foam materials. (Citizen Photo/Bea Lewis)
Another wall depicts a jungle-like scene of a rubber plantation, that birthplace of the material used in some of the latest mattresses that have become so comfortable. Yerkes maintains their only flaw is that they allow her to sleep so soundly she has a hard time getting up.
"The employees are very professional and are always looking for new ideas," Yerkes said. During her prior visits to the store, Yerkes said a keen-eyed sales person had spotted the sign on her car touting her Southern Accent Designs business and recommended Chip Ippolito give her a call when the idea of murals was being discussed.
"The Ippolitio brothers really listen to their employees, some of whom are going into people’s homes, measuring and recommending different kinds of furnishings," she continued.
The Lakes Region is fortunate to be a hotbed for artists, Yerkes said, explaining that like her, many specialize in faux finishes, decorative painting, murals and stenciling.
"I tell people who have second homes here they don’t have to fly someone in," she says. The Home Beautiful Store in Laconia, where Yerkes buys all her art supplies, keeps a listing of area artists who specialize in decorative techniques.
Other murals Yerkes completed in the "mattress room" at Ippolitio’s include a series depicting the scenic inns that rim Meredith Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee. Sea gulls wheel in cloud-filled blue skies over the Inn at Bay Point and the now under construction Church Landing. For the latter, Yerkes relies on plans and drawings supplied by Rusty McLear of New Hampshire Hospitality Holdings. A flotilla of antique wooden boats bob in the bay around the inns, painted from pictures provided by local classic wooden boat specialist Jerry Harper. |
 A trio of sailboats and a classic wooden runabout in the foreground knife through the waters of Meredith Bay in one of the many murals created by Laconia artist Marcy Yerkes. (Citizen Photo/Bea Lewis)
A pastoral scene of a lupine-filled field is edged with a trio of white birches. The scene depicts the beautiful view from Parade Road in Meredith, looking onto Lake Waukewan and the mountains beyond. The mural depicts the view in spring, summer and fall.
While the project was initially supposed to include just the bedding department, customer comments about the murals prompted the Ippolitos to ask Yerkes to add her artistic touch to the store’s leather gallery.
"Murals are very personal. It depends on what the customers want and need. It’s a very personal journey," she said.
Yerkes, who grew up on a horse farm and cattle ranch, created two giant murals depicting the unique rock formations of Monument Valley and of a trio of cowboys in the middle of a cattle drive.
The pleasing scent of leather hangs in the air, giving added ambiance to the murals that feature a soaring American eagle, sage brush, a cow skull and plenty of cactus. As one cowboy runs down a stray calf, lasso at the ready, two other cowboys keep the rest of the herd under control. The huge murals that help showcase the Big Sky collection of leather furniture run all the way to the peak of the 20 ft. high ceiling. |
 Colorful fireworks explode over Meredith Bay in this night scene painted by Yerkes for a mural at Ippolitio’s Furniture on Route 3 in Meredith. (Citizen Photo/Bea Lewis)
"This doesn’t come out of your head. You really have to research it," said Yerkes, who earned a bachelor of fine arts degree from Lander College in Greenwood, South Carolina. She also attended the Parsons School of Design in New York and took finishing courses in illustration.
"The murals can be really effective," says Yerkes. "In the dead of winter, a couple who was visiting the area heard about the murals in the village and came up to see them. They ended up walking around and buying furniture. I wish I could sell the same concept to lawyers and doctors for their offices," she said.
People interested in learning more about Yerkes and her design services can reach her at southernaccdesigns@artlover.com or by calling 528-2548.
Creat A Forest
Marcy Yerkes- Laconia, New Hampshire
Teacher and arts Marcy Yerkes took a big challenge at a lakeside home- she brought a forest inside. Marcy re-created the pines, birches, and hemlocks in the family’s yard in a 30-by 18-foot mural on the living room wall.
The homeowners have been building the home for the last two years using a special architectural method they like to refer to as “winging it.” However, when they finished the living room, which has a 30-foot ceiling, and cobblestone fireplace, something was missing…the room was no cozy. Therefore, they went searching for an artist who could bring the forest into their living room. They found Marcy, a part-time elementary art teacher at Canterbury Elementary.
Here is the process Marcy followed to produce this large scale mural:
First, I took photographs of the woods surrounding the house. Having been an illustrator pays off when doing renderings for the client. I did two pencil sketches and one rendering in pastel. The clients wanted a deep-woods background instead of the sky.
I used Benjamin Moore eggshell latex for the background (forest foliage 2040-10, clover green 2034-10, yellow green 2033-10, and spring moss 2027-10). Acrylics in pint and gallon containers by Nasco, Bulk- Kryile (white, cadmium yellow, fluorescent yellow, fluorescent green, black, pthalo-green, and pthalo-blue). I used a roller in one hand and an angle brush in the other. Small roller pans work great as palettes and they hold a lot of paint. |
MORE MURALS BY MARCYYERKES AT FINDAMURALIST.COM |
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