The fate of the world rests on the shoulders of a squirrel monkey.
Doctor Vernon, The Tapestry Tales Book One: Five Palms
Projects by merida-creates.com
24 Hours of Palmer Lake
Children's Book Illustration
24 Hours of Palmer Lake
I love writing about my training adventures. This year, I'm training for the 24 Hours of Palmer Lake Endurance run, where I plan to complete at least 75 miles. I update my blog weekly, so be sure to subscribe!
The Apple of My Eye
Children's Book Illustration
24 Hours of Palmer Lake
I wrote this book and am in the process of illustrating it. Ronald Frank has done it all and failed. When he inherits an apple orchard, will he be successful? He has a horrible history with apples. This can't turn out good. Or can it?
Children's Book Illustration
Children's Book Illustration
Children's Book Illustration
The Jelly Monster was written by C.S. Gieck. I illustrated the book, and we would love to get it published. Contact me to learn more.
Huge Drawing 2024
Children's Book Illustration
I'm currently working on my sixth huge pencil and ink drawing. I have taken video of the entire process, and plan to piece them all together when the picture is complete. I upload photos and videos my progress weekly.
Biking Across Iowa
In 2023, I embarked on a crazy journey bicycling across Iowa with my husband and two of his coworkers. I wrote all about the experience and would love to share the story with you!
Huge Drawing 2023
I completed the picture I titled Cannibalism in 2023. I took a few videos at the end of the process and took photos of changes.
Drawing - Illustrating - Writing - Painting
Merida's always working on something new!
I have a passion for making massive pencil and ink drawings. I film the entire process, and upload the videos on this website and on YouTube @merida-creates. I also write and illustrate children's books, and co-write The Tapestry Tales novel series. And check out my blog about participating in endurance events.