Exhibitions
Exhibitions, Awards, and Publications
Explore my evolving archive of art exhibitions, juried selections, awards, and publications in Seattle, across the United States, and internationally.
Notes from the Studio
Writing on art, memory, teaching, and the stories behind the work.
Book Suggestions
Books for Artists & Creative Minds
A creative life is shaped by much more than talent alone. It requires curiosity, persistence, confidence, discipline, and, for many artists, the ability to turn creative work into a sustainable way of living. The books below explore different parts of that journey, from discovering and protecting creativity to overcoming resistance, sharing work with others, and […]
Persian Art
The Persian Garden: Where Nature Becomes Art
The Persian garden is more than a green space or an architectural design; it reflects a particular way of seeing nature. Here, nature is not left entirely wild or accidental. Water, trees, flowers, shade, pathways, and architecture are carefully brought together to create a space that feels both real and idealized. Perhaps this is why […]
Persian Art
My Cypress Garden
My Cypress Garden grew from migration, Persian cultural memory, and Seattle’s evergreen landscape—a personal inner garden where my past and present could coexist.