Run your
imagination
wild!
I invite and provoke the viewer of my art to see deeply into what mysteries are hidden in the intimate corners of the soul.
What People say
“Olga Merrill’s photographs, ranging from her native Russia to southern Maine are both visually and intellectually stimulating. My spirits are lifted every morning when I revisit her work in my collection.” – Bruce Brown, curator and private collector, Maine, USA.
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Olga’s work captures the ephemeral threshold of the physical and spiritual world. Through her use of color, structure, and composition, she invites us to be fully engaged and mindful participants of the natural world.” – N. Bailey, Portland, Maine
I participated in Olga Merrill’s outdoor ICM workshop and was impressed with her creative spirit and sheer love of life! She is a generous teacher who understood our individual technical needs and also encouraged us to follow our own imaginative paths. Since then, I’ve been mesmerized by the poetic images in her book, “Mystic Seas,” and continue to follow her on Instagram so I won’t miss her next exhibition!” Sue Sturtevant, Ed.D
The moment I saw Olga’s photograph of Moscow it made my heart so full remembering the wonderful time I had there with my daughter-in-laws family. It was the first print I have ever purchased and it is even more special as I met Olga and felt a special bond.” – Sandra Morris, Maine, USA
My art is a full mix of fantasy and mystery that stimulates our minds to invent and invigorate possibilities.
Welcome to my club
“Olga Merrill is an excellent teacher. She explains in detail how she is able to create her magical images. After the session she follows up with written instructions, which is so helpful” – Kye Marshall, Toronto, Canada. Kye is a professional cellist, composer of classical and jazz music. Kye is a photographer as well.“
“Olga Merrill has great enthusiasm, a wealth of creative energy, and is a truly generous spirit. I gained a great deal from her Impressionist Photography workshop. I am sure the tips and techniques she offered will help me be a more creative photographer. The additional exercises suggested for practice between sessions and following the final meeting was a great way to encourage participants to keep working with the various techniques. Her willingness to spend the time to share her considerable skills, expertise, and artistry are deeply appreciated.” Caroline – Durham, Maine
“I found Olga’s work while looking for ICM photography. When copies of Olga’s “Urban Spirits” and “Mystic Seas” books arrived, I was impressed with “Urban Spirits”, but -WOW- totally blown away by “Mystic Seas” and its Turneresque appeal. Excellent work, Olga” W. Watson, UK
“You are an inspiration. I wanted to thank you for the course which set me off in directions I hadn’t previously thought of.” Paul, Brunswick, Maine