I have been creating all of my life,  and when I don't create or surround myself with creation, life is just less than.  

I am  very fortunate to have trained under many wonderful art instructors throughout years, however my most influential art instructor and dear friend, is the late Ms. Naomi Sumulian.  Naomi had a wonderful ability to provide artistic wings to those under her tutelage, and I consider myself very fortunate to learn under her guidance.  Naomi's international training at the Ecole des Beaux Arts and Grand Chaumier of Paris, France and her pure love of art and people has surely seeped into my soul, and into my art.  

~ Merrill