Little Simple Things
Little Simple Things was the title of my first solo exhibition in 2009 at Golestan Gallery in Tehran. In that body of work, I created angels who came to Earth carrying qualities meant for people, courage, love, intimacy, thankfulness and arrived to experience what it means to be human. That idea continues to live in my practice today. I chose the name Little Simple Things because I believe art is reviving, and that the smallest, simplest moments, slowing down, noticing, making with our hands—reconnect us to ourselves and to one another. Art is a language of connection, and through it I hope to bring people together, offering creative experiences that help process emotions, cultivate awareness, and create inner space for clarity and new possibilities.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Adult Workshops
ZOOM ONLINE
Abstract Nature:
Acrylic Painting Workshop
Price: $500
Start Date: Wednesday, June 17
Schedule: Wednesdays, 6:00–8:00 PM PDT
Duration: 10 weeks
Format: Live via Zoom
This creative painting workshop invites students to explore nature through abstraction—using shape, color, and texture rather than realism. Working from photographs of natural landscapes, students will learn how to simplify forms, sketch from reference, and develop visually compelling compositions.
We will begin by breaking down natural imagery into basic shapes, then gradually build complexity through intuitive mark‐making and layered details. Using a limited color palette, students will explore color relationships, mood, and movement while creating expressive acrylic paintings.
The emphasis of this class is on personal interpretation, atmosphere, and experimentation, rather than imitation or technical perfection.
No previous painting experience is required.
PAST WORKSHOPS
Adult Workshops
Nature Watercolor
This ten-week series of online watercolor classes invites participants to explore the expressive potential of painting inspired by the natural world. Through close observation and imaginative interpretation, students will create evocative images that capture the textures, colors, and organic forms found in nature.
The course emphasizes fundamental artistic principles including color theory, linear perspective, compositional structure, and visual perception.
Kids Workshops
Architecture inside out
In this two‐day hands‐on workshop, kids explore the fundamentals of architecture by creating a space‐based project from the inside out. Through guided activities, they work with wood, cardboard, fabric, glue, and paint to build a three‐dimensional model that expresses how people move, live, and imagine space.
Kids learn to think like young designers as they experiment with structure, texture, color, and form. By the end of the workshop, each participant completes a unique architectural model that reflects their personal vision while building confidence in creative problem‐solving and spatial awareness.
Adult Workshops
Watercolor portraiture
This course will focus on painting portraits of people from various races and ethnicities. Learn how to paint a variety of skin tones as you explore the basics of color theory, linear perspective, compositional structure, figure/ground relationships, and visual perception. You’ll also learn to use watercolor and gouache techniques such as wash, wet into wet, and dry brush. No experience is necessary.
Adult Workshops
Abstract Nature
A creative class where students explore nature through abstract shapes, colors, and textures. We begin by observing our surroundings, framing interesting details, and sketching simple forms. Then we work with a limited color palette to build expressive, intuitive paintings. The focus is on mood, movement, and personal interpretation rather than realism.
Adult Workshops
Watercolor figurative painting
This course will focus on painting portraits of people from various races and ethnicities. Learn how to paint a variety of skin tones as you explore the basics of color theory, linear perspective, compositional structure, figure/ground relationships, and visual perception. You’ll also learn to use watercolor and gouache techniques such as wash, wet into wet, and dry brush. No experience is necessary.