Bio

Artist:

My name is Lusine Saakyan and I moved to US with my family in 1991 from Yerevan, Armenia.  I grew up in Glendale, California.  I received my degree in Early Childhood from University of Lavern and have been working in the field assisting families and children for the past 20 plus years.  I have two boys and they are the greatest blessings in my life.  I love reading historical novels, dancing and I believe in law of attraction.  I genuinely believe that our every move is guided by the universe and people we meet on our path through life are no accidents.

Inspiration:  I find inspiration in life in its good and challenging days.  I find nature and universe in its entire glory inspiring.

How I started:

Father of my children was diagnosed with cancer.  Facing many challenges I channeled my energy onto canvas.  Having no formal or prior education in art I  just allowed my inner voice and imaginative nature direct the brush into creating non realistic, stylized original fine paintings.  Painting helped me stay strong for myself, my children and my family.  I painted and healed myself and was able to be that strong foundation for people around me who depended on me.

I am me and my art is reflection of me. Imaginative composition began to take root when I accepted the changes in my life, breathing freely and deeply, and therefore finding my new and improved life. The passion within me, my drive and creativity allowed my spirit to soar and directing my energy into good use. In creating the collection, I used bold hues of red and gold to express my fiery, passionate energies of my being. In my paintings layer of colors, new and old techniques as well as expressive style reflects my intense and complex nature. Looking within myself I found strength, courage and firmness in my paintings. I pick up a canvas and start to create the next piece; I set my intention to be guided by honesty, genuine splendor of possibilities and reflection of who I am. Looking within I found that I am solely responsible for nurturing, cleansing, finding harmony and balance in my life through painting many complex yet unique, simple creative pieces. My awakened soul allowed my instincts and intuition to create what I felt and be honest about it. I was motivated to paint by people who entered and left my life. Furthermore, emotions that I felt were expressed freely and some that will stay buried as situations and emotions that I experienced while living day to day. Surrounding myself by a circle of positive people who play their own role in creating the pieces for my imaginative compositions and feelings that they awakened inside me was truly inspiring. My art was born as a result of my awakened imagination, my simple yet complex character and the call of that spirit that took deeper roots after the storm.

Reviews

Lusine Saakyan is a renowned Armenian artist. Art is more than just a visual presentation for her, it’s a connection point, a synergy between artist and viewers. Her purpose to be an artist is to create a beauty transformed from every new day to the canvas. She creates fine arts by pursuing her own world. She has a different vision, she sees the beauty around her. She displays an amazing harmony of the human spirit, nature, homeland symbols, texture with powerful colors, in which one can even smell the flowers in her creations. She’s an experimental and elegant artist who is consistently refining her visual and conceptual world to create and delivery one of a kind pieces. Good luck Lusine.

M. Saryan Association of Creative Art

Lusine’s artwork is very bold and vibrant.  Her use of texture adds a fresh amount of definiition and an additional layer of visual stimuli.  Her pieces often are colorful and flowy, yet some are moody and dramatic.  Her artistic style masterfully takes us on an intimate trip into the depths of her mind and heart. She truly leaves it all on the canvas, as any authentic artist should.

Marika P.

Lusine’s works are bold and striking.  The colors pull you in and the details entice you to stay.

Candy Joe Dahlstrom

For me Lusine’s art is like a sunny day that changes your mood and attitude towards life.  It takes you to a whole new existence where all is colorful and full of life.

Kristine S.

Lusine’s paintings trigger a sense of joyful  energy.  Her choice of color is superb  and sub-concisely moves the audience into a happier world.

Eliza Dzhaneryan

Very impressed by Lusine’s unique art with her vibrant colors and great sense of imagination.  Keep up the good work, looking forward to see your new additions.

Rafi Gevorkian

I like the contrast and blobs of color on the canvas.  Color provokes psychic vibration.  Color hides a power still unknown but real.  In one of Lusine’s flower pieces the colors of flowers carry positive vibes and transfers it to the audience.

Stella