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The fate of the world rests on the shoulders of a squirrel monkey.
Doctor Vernon, The Tapestry Tales Book One: Frayed Dreams
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. Last year, I trained for the 24 Hours of Palmer Lake Endurance run. I kept going from 8:00 AM to 3:00 AM this time. Check out my blog and be sure to subscribe!
The Apple of My Eye
Children's Book Illustration
24 Hours of Palmer Lake
This book will be available in print and eBook August of 2025. 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 and illustrated by me! It's print ready, pending approval. Look for it in September. Contact me for more information.
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.
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-author The Tapestry Tales novel series. And check out my blog about participating in endurance events.