I was born in Iran, where my love for art began at a young age. As a child, I thought pencils were for drawing, before discovering that they were for writing as well!

Creating art brought me tremendous joy and was my ultimate passion and pastime - drawing, painting and experimenting with different media to capture my artistic visions. Though I studied Animal Science in school and pursued a PhD in science, art was never encouraged as a practical career path by society or family. Yet my dedication never wavered. I actively sought out non-academic private art classes to hone my skills. 

In 2019, I immigrated to the United States, where I got the chance to truely pursue my passion for art. After some time spent working on high-ranking research jobs, I settled in San Antonio, TX. I now work as a Biological Scientist at Texas Biomedical Research Institue by days. But, everyday when my work is done, I start drawing ; Scientist by Day, Artist by Night.

I am thrilled to proudly identify as an artist as well and share my visions and connect with appreciative eyes. 

Education and Training

 

Art Education and Development - PhD in Science:

2000 - 2017  Summer Art Workshops to further develop skills and techniques with new media

2017 - 2019  Full-time advanced art educator at Spahbodi Art Academy

• Spahbodi in the most prestigious art academy in Iran under the instruction of a highly successful artist with 50+ years of experience
• Provided mentorship to aspiring artists across various media

2019-2023 Figure drawing training at Washington State University; Live model figure drawing led by Michael Hollman and Sarah Barnett, Fine Arts Professors at Washington State University

• Intense training sessions on advanced charcoal techniques 
• Focused on proportion, form, and human anatomy

Exhibitions