About Merry Marks
We are a family-owned business rooted in the heart of Upstate NY. For us, Merry Marks is more than a brand; it's the way we try to live and enjoy life. We design, draw, and create unique gifts and keepsakes that capture the spirit of Northeast wonders, blending humor with heartfelt insights. Through years of journeys across the Northeast, we've fallen in love with uncovering hidden stories, local legends, historic sites, and the quiet beauty of parks. We truly believe that the greatest wonders are often the ones nearby. From our own Upstate NY backyard to every corner of this incredible region, there are amazing stories and discoveries to celebrate!
We are also committed to protecting the places we love so much. If you're interested in our efforts, and how you can help, see our page for Sustainability and Responsibility.
"The Art Of Northeast Wonders" await you . . . and we thank you for shopping small!
The team includes:
Lesley Dixon, Manager of Merriment
Lesley is the co-founder of Merry Marks, LLC and serves as the Manager of Merriment (a.k.a. Managing Partner). She is clearly the brains behind the operation but also is an award-winning nature photographer. She is an avid gardener and has never met a new plant species she didn't want to get to know better. She can also name just about every bird that crosses through the backyard or overhead while exploring.
Greg Dixon, Chief Creative Officer
Greg is the co-founder of Merry Marks, LLC and works primarily on coming up with ideas for new designs, funny sayings, and illustrations. His wit is quicker than his hiking speed at this stage of things, but he does love all things nature and outdoors and is also passionate about history.
Aislynn Dixon, Design and Marketing Maven
Aislynn is a rising writing superstar and loves a good laugh. A social media maven in her own right, she keeps the Merry Marks brand out there for all to enjoy. Also, a talented artist, she is fond of creating art with watercolors, markers, and acrylic paints. Aislynn is an award-winning writer and is studying to become a psychologist - likely a result of having the rest of us as family.
Parker Dixon, Digital Design Dynamo
Parker works on new illustrations and design concepts, plus has a wicked awesome wit (for those New England fans of Merry Marks). He is savvy in all things digital, including photography and video production. Parker also is a 2x robotics champion (with his brother Ethan), and incredibly talented musician. He never met a Star Wars or Godzilla movie he didn't like (though, even he must admit he doesn't like Jar Jar Binks). He is also a fraternal twin of Ethan.
Ethan Dixon, Digital Design Dynamo
Ethan helps to create new designs through his unique art and humor 1-2 punch. He most likely will build an invention to save the planet in his future, but for now is lending his considerable talents to Merry Marks in-between 3-D printing. He is a 2x robotics champion (with his brother Parker), illustrator, musician, builder of many projects, and all-around awesome person. He's often found debating which Star Wars movie is best with his fraternal twin brother Parker.
Please see this page for our Sustainability and Responsibility efforts.