Merryman Family 2018

Our Story

Once upon a time, back in 1992 Faith and Steve got married. They became The Merrymans.

Faith worked in sales for a large hotel chain in the Inland Northwest, and Steve worked in the design/advertising department for the corporation that owned (among other things) that very same hotel chain. That's how they met.

For the first few months of their marriage, their new lives together were wonderful. Things were stable. They were happy.

Then, one day, Steve came home with a big announcement.

"I've given my two week notice!" he said. "I'm gonna start my own design studio! "

A cold fear seized Faith's heart.

"But," she said nervously, "I thought you were going to wait for a few more months to, you know, build up some savings"

"Nope!" answered Steve enthusiastically. "The time is right. It's now or never! "

So Steve left the corporate world to strike out on his own, while Faith watched and waited, hoping for the best and clipping coupons at every opportunity.

sigma logoSteve named his studio SIGMA because he loved ancient languages and had developed the habit of signing his illustrations and paintings with a Sigma instead of his name.

It was slow going at first. Soon Steve realized he needed a real go-getter to drum up business for him.

At the same time, Faith had become disillusioned with the corporate world and was looking for a way out.

Steve, seeing a great opportunity, suggested to Faith that she should quit her job and come sell for his design studio.

So in 1993, Faith joined Steve as his salesperson/bookkeeper.

Twenty-seven years later, Faith and Steve are still happily working together, making SIGMA one of the best (and most stable) design studios in the region.

Steve

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  • Career spanning 42+ years (so far)
  • Winner of over ninety regional and national design & illustration awards
  • Creator of 5 Bloomsday Finisher T-shirt designs / 16 Bloomsday Souvenir Posters
  • Enjoys hiking with his dogs, writing, minor-league baseball, chopping firewood, hot sauces, cheeseburgers and beer.

Hudson

Hudson

Our newest addition, a Mastiff pup who seems to be smarter than most people.

Boris R.I.P.

Boris (R.I.P.)

We said goodbye to our Lab/Mastiff Boris in 2019. For ten years he was our loyal companion and protector. We miss him very much.

Faith

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  • Client Whisperer
  • Keeper of the Books
  • Quilting Professional
  • Estate Sale Prowler
  • Gardener and Pumpkin Obsessive
  • She Who Must Be Obeyed
  • Borderline Hoarder
  • Enjoys hiking, shopping for old shit, renovating old houses, Bernese Mountain Dogs in general, and one in particular
Beorn

Beorn

He's the Bernese Mountain Dog mentioned above. A true Momma's Boy, he does everything for his mommy.