I am Assyrian American. I became American citizen in 1999 in California, where I started my life in USA. I wanted to become Artist since high school. There were time in my life I use to dream of painting like the old Masters, see the world and bound with the global cultures.
I left home at the very young age and end up in Italy, the heart of Renaissance. I felt in love with Italy. I learned Italian, bounded with people and learned the old masters technics.
In two years time, Italy was an eye opening country for me.
In 1982 destiny took me to beautiful Holland, the home of great Rembrandt and other Dutch masters and incredible Dutch culture. I bounded with Dutch culture and learned Dutch. I loved my life in Holland.
In 1984 I moved to USA and also felt in love with the massive country and divers American culture. After exploring California and other parts of Country. I found a home in Taos New Mexico.
I got enrolled at UNM Taos, received my BA in Art studio. I then went to Academy Of Art University in San Francisco, to learn Classical style of drawing and painting. After receiving my MFA from AAU, I returned back to Taos NM, where I live and paint. I love the small but very special diverse culture of the New Mexico.
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