Gift Shop
We think investing in art is personal. So, just fill out the request form below and we will
be glad to discuss your options and choices with you. We accept Visa and Mastercard.
We offer a wide selection of limited edition hand signed and
finished giclee prints in addition to select original oil paintings.
And, of course, the book Born by the River: People of the
Mississippi River Towns is available.
The Book Born by the River: People of the Mississippi River Towns
The Mississippi River brought white explorers and traders to Minnesota in the late
1700s and early 1800s changing forever the lives of the native Ojibwa and Dakota
nations. As their lives were
changed, so were the lives
of the settlers. Now, one
hundred and fifty years later,
Born by the River: People of
the Mississippi River Towns
explores with fresh eyes how
the lives of the current
residents of the upper
Mississippi River towns have
changed. The enormous
impact that growth in
transportation and the
expansion of industry and
retail capitalism have had on
the river and the people that
live by it is shown through
first person interviews,
insightful paintings and
illuminating photographs.
As these interviews and
paintings show, the river and its people are still living through dramatic changes.
As Mark Twain introduced the Mississippi River to the world through the tales of his
young characters Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn, Ron Merchant lets the people of 2005 tell
their personal tales of fishing, floating, swimming and growing up by the river. While
some lament the loss of childhood simplicity, most look to the future with expectations
of an improved connection to the river. Many herald the growing leisure use of the
Mississippi River with expanded marinas and condos as bringing life back to the river
passed by because of our love of the car.
Born by the River: People of the Mississippi River Towns invites you into the lives of
twenty-six people in eight locations on the river in Minnesota starting at the Headwaters
in Itasca State Park, through the towns of Jacobson, Saint Cloud and Elk River. After
stopping in the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, you finish in the still
active historic towns of Red Wing and Winona. Through his award winning paintings
and interviews, Ron Merchant once again introduces you to life on the Mississippi.
Born by the River, People of the Mississippi River Towns
144 page full color hardcover book with critical essays by Roslye B. Ultan
and Britt Aamodt. Features 36 color plates of the paintings, over 100 color
photographs and 26 interviews of people living by the Mississippi River.
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Limner Fine Publishing, 2006
ISBN 0-9776934-0-6
Price: $40.00
FREE SHIPPING $ 0.00
Minnesota residents add 7.15% sales tax $ 2.86
Send check for TOTAL per copy >>
to:
:
Limner Fine Publishing
4929 Knox Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419
Original Oil Paintings
Several original oil paintings are still available. Oils currently range in price from
$1,250.00 for a 16" x 20" to $6,375.00 for a 36" x 60" size. Prices vary based on size
and image. Framing is extra. All prices are subject to change.
Giclee Prints
Limner Fine Publishing is proud to offer limited edition hand-finished giclee prints on
canvas of many of the paintings from the following series:
In the Stream, 2004
Born by the River: People of the Mississippi River Towns, 2006
Each giclee print is hand-finished by Ron Merchant to recreate the brush strokes
without changing any original colors. Each giclee print is individually signed and
numbered and is unique due to the hand finishing.
Prints are available three ways: as loose canvas, mounted on stretcher bars or
mounted and framed.
Sizes are available from 8" x 10" up to 36" x 60".
Prices start at $180.00 for a framed 8" x 10" up to $1,050.00 for a 40" x 50" gallery
wrapped print without a frame.
The following paintings are currently available as giclee prints:
Giclee Prints: Hand Finished and Stretched Framed
Born by the River Series 2006
Dog Walking Mears Park (Saint Paul)
8” x 10” ONLY Available Framed $ 180
16” x 20” $ 295 $ 395
Fishing at the Levee (Red Wing)
8” x 10” ONLY Available Framed $ 180
16” x 20” $ 295 $ 395
Fishing Latsch Island (Winona)
24” x 36” $ 545 custom only
Main Street South (Red Wing)
8” x 10” ONLY Available Framed $ 180
16” x 20” $ 295 $ 395
Mill City Morning (Minneapolis)
16” x 24” $ 345 $ 495
24” x 36” $ 545 custom only
36” x 54” $1,025 custom only
On Seventh Street (Saint Paul)
10” x 8” ONLY Available Framed $ 180
20” x 16” $ 295 $ 395
A Spot of Shade (Red Wing)
24” x 36” $ 545 custom only
Tugs at Harriet Island (Saint Paul)
24” x 36” $ 545 custom only
36” x 54” $1,025 custom only
In the Stream Series 2004 (all Minneapolis)
Across the Street 8” x 10” ONLY Available Framed $ 180
16” x 20” $ 295 $ 395
24” x 30” $ 495 custom only
Green Light
40” x 50” $1,050 custom only
On Time, On Target
16” x 20” $ 295 $ 395
24” x 30” $ 495 custom only
Waiting for the Bus 8” x 10” ONLY Available Framed $ 180
16” x 20” $ 295 $ 395
24” x 30” $ 495 custom only
Zelo, Nicollet Mall
10” x 8” ONLY Available Framed $ 180
20” x 16” $ 295 $ 395
30” x 24” $ 495 custom only
Other available prints
Morning, Manhattan
22” x 28” $ 395 custom only
Rosen’s
24” x 32” $ 525 custom only
We think investing in art is personal. So, just fill out the request form below and we will
be glad to discuss your options and choices with you. We accept Visa and Mastercard.
We offer a wide selection of limited edition hand signed and
finished giclee prints in addition to select original oil paintings.
And, of course, the book Born by the River: People of the
Mississippi River Towns is available.
The Book Born by the River: People of the Mississippi River Towns
The Mississippi River brought white explorers and traders to Minnesota in the late
1700s and early 1800s changing forever the lives of the native Ojibwa and Dakota
nations. As their lives were
changed, so were the lives
of the settlers. Now, one
hundred and fifty years later,
Born by the River: People of
the Mississippi River Towns
explores with fresh eyes how
the lives of the current
residents of the upper
Mississippi River towns have
changed. The enormous
impact that growth in
transportation and the
expansion of industry and
retail capitalism have had on
the river and the people that
live by it is shown through
first person interviews,
insightful paintings and
illuminating photographs.
As these interviews and
paintings show, the river and its people are still living through dramatic changes.
As Mark Twain introduced the Mississippi River to the world through the tales of his
young characters Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn, Ron Merchant lets the people of 2005 tell
their personal tales of fishing, floating, swimming and growing up by the river. While
some lament the loss of childhood simplicity, most look to the future with expectations
of an improved connection to the river. Many herald the growing leisure use of the
Mississippi River with expanded marinas and condos as bringing life back to the river
passed by because of our love of the car.
Born by the River: People of the Mississippi River Towns invites you into the lives of
twenty-six people in eight locations on the river in Minnesota starting at the Headwaters
in Itasca State Park, through the towns of Jacobson, Saint Cloud and Elk River. After
stopping in the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, you finish in the still
active historic towns of Red Wing and Winona. Through his award winning paintings
and interviews, Ron Merchant once again introduces you to life on the Mississippi.
Born by the River, People of the Mississippi River Towns
144 page full color hardcover book with critical essays by Roslye B. Ultan
and Britt Aamodt. Features 36 color plates of the paintings, over 100 color
photographs and 26 interviews of people living by the Mississippi River.
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Limner Fine Publishing, 2006
ISBN 0-9776934-0-6
Price: $40.00
FREE SHIPPING $ 0.00
Minnesota residents add 7.15% sales tax $ 2.86
Send check for TOTAL per copy >>
to:
:
Limner Fine Publishing
4929 Knox Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419
Original Oil Paintings
Several original oil paintings are still available. Oils currently range in price from
$1,250.00 for a 16" x 20" to $6,375.00 for a 36" x 60" size. Prices vary based on size
and image. Framing is extra. All prices are subject to change.
Giclee Prints
Limner Fine Publishing is proud to offer limited edition hand-finished giclee prints on
canvas of many of the paintings from the following series:
In the Stream, 2004
Born by the River: People of the Mississippi River Towns, 2006
Each giclee print is hand-finished by Ron Merchant to recreate the brush strokes
without changing any original colors. Each giclee print is individually signed and
numbered and is unique due to the hand finishing.
Prints are available three ways: as loose canvas, mounted on stretcher bars or
mounted and framed.
Sizes are available from 8" x 10" up to 36" x 60".
Prices start at $180.00 for a framed 8" x 10" up to $1,050.00 for a 40" x 50" gallery
wrapped print without a frame.
The following paintings are currently available as giclee prints:
Giclee Prints: Hand Finished and Stretched Framed
Born by the River Series 2006
Dog Walking Mears Park (Saint Paul)
8” x 10” ONLY Available Framed $ 180
16” x 20” $ 295 $ 395
Fishing at the Levee (Red Wing)
8” x 10” ONLY Available Framed $ 180
16” x 20” $ 295 $ 395
Fishing Latsch Island (Winona)
24” x 36” $ 545 custom only
Main Street South (Red Wing)
8” x 10” ONLY Available Framed $ 180
16” x 20” $ 295 $ 395
Mill City Morning (Minneapolis)
16” x 24” $ 345 $ 495
24” x 36” $ 545 custom only
36” x 54” $1,025 custom only
On Seventh Street (Saint Paul)
10” x 8” ONLY Available Framed $ 180
20” x 16” $ 295 $ 395
A Spot of Shade (Red Wing)
24” x 36” $ 545 custom only
Tugs at Harriet Island (Saint Paul)
24” x 36” $ 545 custom only
36” x 54” $1,025 custom only
In the Stream Series 2004 (all Minneapolis)
Across the Street 8” x 10” ONLY Available Framed $ 180
16” x 20” $ 295 $ 395
24” x 30” $ 495 custom only
Green Light
40” x 50” $1,050 custom only
On Time, On Target
16” x 20” $ 295 $ 395
24” x 30” $ 495 custom only
Waiting for the Bus 8” x 10” ONLY Available Framed $ 180
16” x 20” $ 295 $ 395
24” x 30” $ 495 custom only
Zelo, Nicollet Mall
10” x 8” ONLY Available Framed $ 180
20” x 16” $ 295 $ 395
30” x 24” $ 495 custom only
Other available prints
Morning, Manhattan
22” x 28” $ 395 custom only
Rosen’s
24” x 32” $ 525 custom only
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A Spot of Shade
oil on canvas
24" x 36"
2005
$2,655.00
Red Wing, Minnesota
oil on canvas
24" x 36"
2005
$2,655.00
Red Wing, Minnesota
Morning, Manhattan, 22" x 28", 2003, giclee print
Streetwalkers, oil, 16" x 20", $1,250