As degenerative arthritis, dementia, and congestive heart failure impacted her mobility, Merline May Smith, spent the last years of her life creating art—a final, beautiful act of a life defined by self-sufficiency. She channeled her enduring spirit into vibrant color. producing captivating, colorful pieces, crafting intriguing and uplifting color schemes that defied the limitations of her circumstances.

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Merline's art was her final, poignant contribution to her loved ones, and is now shared with the world. Her art is a testament to her lifelong resilience and an outpouring of color from a heart that never stopped giving. Her collections, shared in her memory, invite you to see the world through the vibrant, resilient, and utterly genuine eyes of Merline May.