Daniel Sumerlin (born 1982) lives and works in Virginia and in 2009 received his BFA with a Concentration in Graphic Design from Old Dominion University. Upon graduation, Daniel focused on freelance design and brand identity for several local and national companies in addition to illustration and fine art. As of 2010, Daniel has been the Senior Design Consultant at InMotion Hosting.

He continues heading Daniel Sumerlin Design Studio as well as exhibiting regularly and participating in nationally acclaimed art shows. In May of 2010, Daniel won the Sand Dollar Award in Mixed Media at the Boardwalk Art Show and Festival.

“I have always had a strong draw to life near and on the water and all things nautical. Much of my childhood was spend in Maine, Virginia, the Outer Banks and the Gulf Coast of Florida. That enthusiasm naturally led me to create the next series in my portfolio. I carefully chose local restaurants and hangouts as well as landmarks of both personal and historical significance to capture the essence of coastal life along the Atlantic. Each original sketch is deliberately chosen with the appropriate topographic map or chart to wonderfully tie both fine/graphic arts and location.”