A Return to Persian Storybook Art

In the summer of 1981 a group of 100 American families with kids, cats, dogs and emergency boxes boarded a plane headed for the Saudi Arabian desert. Our talents and callings were diverse. My husband was a teacher, and I, as an artist and writer went along as baggage and chattels, wondering what kind of challenge I would find in this barren desert kingdom.

To my surprise, I discovered Persian Art - an art so intricate and mystifying that unraveling it's What and How became an all-absorbing task. After pondering, researching, and experimenting for several years I finally dared to paint a Saudi scene in this ancient art, and began an art business in Saudi Arabia which ended in original works being purchased by the royal family for a cultural museum in Riyadh.

So -- What is Persian Art? Click here...

If you are nearby, stop by Originals Only Gallery, 3B N. Jefferson Ave., in West Jefferson, NC. My work is on display. The phone number for the gallery is 336-846-1636.