Merph Nassif

Background

Nassif, Merph was born on January 26, 1928 in Schenectady, New York, United States. Daughter of Charles Sanders and Claira B. (Williams) Oliver.

Career

With accounting department various companies, 1950-1975. Artist Northeast United States and, Florida, since 1976. Watercolor instructor Sarasota, since 1978.

Scenery designer Church St. Actors, Montrose, Pennsylvania, 1977-1978. Art director Hill Country Gallery, Montrose, 1977-1980. Graphic artist Nutmeg Ballet, Torrington, Connecticut, 1985.

Art consultant Northeast Chamber of Commerce, Torrington, 1982-1985. Pictorial map artist Indiana graphic Supplies, Northeast Connecticut, 1984-1985.

Achievements

• Merph Nassif has been listed as a notable freelance artist, art educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member International Society Artists (juried), American Watercolor Society (juried), Sarasota Art Association, Hill Country Artists (founder), Women in the Arts, Federated Women of America, The Gourmands of Sarasota, Loners of America.

Interests

• Gourmet cooking, swimming, camping, biking.

Connections

Married Paul T. Schwabe, January 26, 1946 (divorced 1964). Children: Susan L., Paula L. Kot, Jan M. Bowen, Keith C., Kim A. Arpy, Tami Fisher, Darcy Mascardini. Married David J. Nassif, 1964 (deceased October 1985).

Father:

Charles Sanders Oliver

Mother:

Claira B. (Williams) Oliver

Spouse:

David J. Nassif

Spouse:

Paul T. Schwabe

child:

Darcy Mascardini Nassif

child:

Susan L. Nassif

child:

Kim A. Arpy Nassif

child:

Tami Fisher Nassif

child:

Jan M. Bowen Nassif

child:

Keith C. Nassif

child:

Paula L. Kot Nassif