Mernie Buchanan Studio
I jumped into Tucson’s vibrant art scene with a Best in Show at Art State Arizona’s Plein Air Festival and won People’s Choice at the De La Vega Gallery’s Fiesta de Colores show with Day of the Dead Dancers.
Tucson acrylic classes are ongoing and currently scheduled at WomanKraft and Southern Arizona Artist Guild (SAAG).
Tucson Artists Open Studios Tour 2026
I’ll have my patio studio open Sat & Sun, November 14-15 from 10am-3pm at 4521 E Glenn St. Over 180 artists & galleries participate citywide. There’s a tour map app that will be live on the link above by the beginning of November.
On Friday morning, Nov 13 I’ll be doing a live painting demonstration at SAAG Gallery as part of the Open Studios Tour at 1745 E River Rd in Jostler Village by the corner of N Campbell.
Doggie and people portraits in painted frames start at $260. Email a favorite photo for a quote or to get occasional updates mernie@mernie.com
Mernie’s original unframed paintings start at $55—shipping included. Check Etsy ArtByMernie
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