Anton Terbium // Painting Internship

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Live Painting Internship with Anton Merbaum

My previous roommate had always mentioned being neighbors with an artist upstairs.Throughout the spring semester we would run into each other and have quick conversations about being at mica, since he was also an alumni. Until this summer while moving out we happened to cross paths again this time offered an internship and interviewed the following month about the position.


Anton Merbaum is a fine art artist, who specializes in live wedding painting, bridal portraiture, custom commissions, and murals. Anton Merbaum was also my direct supervisor, he was in charge of mentoring me about the fine art industry, especially live wedding painting as well as foundational works in creating a painting.



I’m most proud of my ability to network as well as being able to work at a venue drawing eyes for people. This opportunity gave me a chance to see how it is working at a live event. Also learning fundamentals of starting a business and growing into the Art Industry.

My responsibilities consisted of Studio organization and upkeep, Building and stretching canvases, Admin assistance: creating and organizing 2025 calendars and scheduling, Marketing: filming and editing reels, creating spreadsheets for industry outreach, Gala/Networking: Eye drawing all day event, and some Oil painting studies!


The most important thing that I’ve learned during my internship is that time management is highly important as well as networking. Even though things might get exhausting it’s important to stay organized and healthy. I’ve learned new skills in the fields of marketing & public Speaking, as well as improvements as a painter.This internship had helped me realize that I would like to become a business owner and as well as to continue to strive better for my art career.

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