Modest Fly is not just about mastery, it's about mastering the love of art
ART INSTRUCTORS
Mari Megerdechyan
Mari Megerdechyan
Mari Megerdechyan
Mari discovered her passion for art at a tender age and found solace in its creative expression. Beginning with sketches, her artistic journey evolved to encompass charcoal, ink, and acrylic mediums. Guided by Mr. Phan, her high school art mentor, Mari developed a unique style inspired by her individuality.
In 2013, her artistic prowess sh
Mari discovered her passion for art at a tender age and found solace in its creative expression. Beginning with sketches, her artistic journey evolved to encompass charcoal, ink, and acrylic mediums. Guided by Mr. Phan, her high school art mentor, Mari developed a unique style inspired by her individuality.
In 2013, her artistic prowess shone as she secured first place in the Armenian Allied Association Contest. One standout creation featured a nude woman on a crimson stallion, symbolizing vulnerability and strength. Mari now imparts her wisdom as a teacher at Modest Fly Art, using her own creations to inspire students. She believes in the transformative power of art, seeking to demonstrate that it's not solely a pastime, but a wellspring of solace.
For Mari, art remains a therapeutic channel, a sentiment she eagerly shares. Her future with Modest Fly Art holds the promise of extending this comfort to others. As she aptly puts it, "Art is the highest form of emotional release and escape."
Evelina Kazaryan
Mari Megerdechyan
Mari Megerdechyan
Evelina is an Art Center graduate known for her diverse creative skills. She has worked in various fields, including editorial illustration for Interview Magazine and fashion illustration. Additionally, she has experience in fine art paintings, creative direction, and set design. Recently, Evelina made her debut in the world of children's
Evelina is an Art Center graduate known for her diverse creative skills. She has worked in various fields, including editorial illustration for Interview Magazine and fashion illustration. Additionally, she has experience in fine art paintings, creative direction, and set design. Recently, Evelina made her debut in the world of children's books, contributing to the series "The Adventures of Andre and Noyemi" by Narine Minasyan.
Her broad range of experiences has given her a unique perspective and a versatile approach to her work. Apart from her artistic endeavors, Evelina also enjoys teaching and shares her knowledge with students at Modest Fly Art. With a passion for creativity and a love for passing on her expertise, she continues to inspire others through her artistic journey.
Leah Ohanessian
Mari Megerdechyan
Leah Ohanessian
Leah, a self-taught artist, has been immersed in the world of art since her early days. Her passion for intricate car drawings blossomed during her time at Modest Fly Art, where she joined as a young student at the age of 10. Her father, an architect, serves as her constant inspiration, leading her to dream of attending Woodbury Universit
Leah, a self-taught artist, has been immersed in the world of art since her early days. Her passion for intricate car drawings blossomed during her time at Modest Fly Art, where she joined as a young student at the age of 10. Her father, an architect, serves as her constant inspiration, leading her to dream of attending Woodbury University to follow in his footsteps and become an architect herself.
With a deep belief in the power of creativity, Leah actively encourages fellow students at Modest Fly Art to explore and push their artistic abilities to the fullest, helping them uncover their hidden potential. Her journey is a testament to the transformative impact of art in one's life, and she aspires to create meaningful and inspiring spaces that reflect her love for both art and architecture.
Alisa Barsegyan
Arpine Isaghulyan
Leah Ohanessian
Alisa Barsegyan is a dedicated educator at Modest Fly Art, where she strives to pass on her passion for art to her students. As a practicing professional in the artistic field, she aims to engrave fundamental skills and creative thinking in her students, preparing them to excel as talented artists. Alisa's journey started at California St
Alisa Barsegyan is a dedicated educator at Modest Fly Art, where she strives to pass on her passion for art to her students. As a practicing professional in the artistic field, she aims to engrave fundamental skills and creative thinking in her students, preparing them to excel as talented artists. Alisa's journey started at California State University, Northridge, where she earned a BA in Fine Art with a focus on drawing and painting. She furthered her studies at Azusa Pacific University, earning an MFA and becoming an adjunct professor in the Art and Design department. Alisa's friendship with Eerren, formed over their shared love for art in high school, led her to join Modest Fly Art Studio Gallery. Together, they hope to be a significant stepping stone for their students' artistic careers.
Anna Minasyan
Arpine Isaghulyan
Arpine Isaghulyan
Anna Minasyan professionally started to draw and paint at the age of fourteen, before that her interests were photography and design that she practiced in TUMO Center for Creative Technologies in Yerevan. In 2015, she started school at Yerevan State College of Fine Arts after Panos Terlemezyan, which gave her a degree of a fine artist and
Anna Minasyan professionally started to draw and paint at the age of fourteen, before that her interests were photography and design that she practiced in TUMO Center for Creative Technologies in Yerevan. In 2015, she started school at Yerevan State College of Fine Arts after Panos Terlemezyan, which gave her a degree of a fine artist and educator. In 2020 Anna continued her education at GCC focusing on Studio Arts and plans to enhance her education in another institution. In 2022, Modest Fly Art Studio Gallery became the art environment for Anna to grow in her profession while teaching young artists and learning from them. Anna brings a sense of unique modesty to our studio environment and is secretly a creative genius.
Arpine Isaghulyan
Arpine Isaghulyan
Arpine Isaghulyan
Arpine is a passionate artist and skilled graphic designer, driven by her profound admiration for the world of miniatures and their exquisitely detailed realms. Her creative journey led her through a comprehensive education, with studies at the prestigious Terlemezyan Yerevan State College of Arts and the esteemed State Academy of Fine Ar
Arpine is a passionate artist and skilled graphic designer, driven by her profound admiration for the world of miniatures and their exquisitely detailed realms. Her creative journey led her through a comprehensive education, with studies at the prestigious Terlemezyan Yerevan State College of Arts and the esteemed State Academy of Fine Arts of Armenia. Beyond her personal artistic pursuits, Arpine finds immense joy in imparting her expertise and wisdom to aspiring artists. As an instructor at Modest Fly Art, she nurtures and guides her students, fostering a nurturing environment for them to cultivate their own creative talents.
Lilia Davoodian
Katrin Babajanyan
Lilia Davoodian
Lilia, an Armenian artist born in Tehran, Iran, creates art that bridges social and cultural concerns, exploring human nature and the essence of women through vibrant, abstract figurative forms. Influenced by her studies in Iran, Armenia, and her MA in illustration, she blends Eastern and Western contrasts, challenging tradition and moder
Lilia, an Armenian artist born in Tehran, Iran, creates art that bridges social and cultural concerns, exploring human nature and the essence of women through vibrant, abstract figurative forms. Influenced by her studies in Iran, Armenia, and her MA in illustration, she blends Eastern and Western contrasts, challenging tradition and modernity. Lilia's career spans roles as a Senior Illustrator, interior designer, and teacher at Modest Fly Art Studio Gallery in California, where she inspires students to embrace their uniqueness, embodying Edward Hopper's sentiment: "If I could say it in words, there would be no reason to paint."
Maneh Nazaryan
Katrin Babajanyan
Lilia Davoodian
Meet Maneh, a lifelong artist who discovered her passion for drawing at a young age. With a journey that began at 11, she embarked on formal art training that spanned her high school and college years. Fondly reminiscing about her time in the art studio as a child, Maneh found her way back to those creative roots by becoming a member of t
Meet Maneh, a lifelong artist who discovered her passion for drawing at a young age. With a journey that began at 11, she embarked on formal art training that spanned her high school and college years. Fondly reminiscing about her time in the art studio as a child, Maneh found her way back to those creative roots by becoming a member of the Modest Fly Art team in 2020. Today, she channels her expertise to nurture the talents of budding young artists, embracing each opportunity to further enrich her artistic wisdom.
Katrin Babajanyan
Katrin Babajanyan
Katrin Babajanyan
Katrin's passion for drawing ignited during her early years and has grown into a lifelong love affair with the art form. Her creative journey has led her to enthusiastically explore and capture a diverse range of subjects in her artistic endeavors. With a rich academic background, Katrin has diligently pursued numerous art studies, culmin
Katrin's passion for drawing ignited during her early years and has grown into a lifelong love affair with the art form. Her creative journey has led her to enthusiastically explore and capture a diverse range of subjects in her artistic endeavors. With a rich academic background, Katrin has diligently pursued numerous art studies, culminating in the completion of her art education at the esteemed State Academy of Fine Arts of Armenia. Art is not just an aspect of Katrin's life—it is the very essence that she cherishes and cannot envision living without.
Sabrina Taylor
Gabriella Martinez
Katrin Babajanyan
At the age of 10, Sabrina felt drawn to art and has been interested in it to this day. With constant encouragement from friends and family, she has been pursuing it more aggressively and now has dreams of selling her pieces and becoming a successful business woman. Her mediums include digital, oil, watercolor, and even acrylics. Her prefe
At the age of 10, Sabrina felt drawn to art and has been interested in it to this day. With constant encouragement from friends and family, she has been pursuing it more aggressively and now has dreams of selling her pieces and becoming a successful business woman. Her mediums include digital, oil, watercolor, and even acrylics. Her preferred methods lie heavily with simple pen and pencil portraits.
Gabriella Martinez
Gabriella Martinez
Gabriella Martinez
Gabby loved art ever since she was a little and she started going to Modest Fly as a student when she was 8 years old. Her passion for art and ability heightened while a student there. She is currently attending Providence High School and taking her second year of AP art. She is so happy to be back and have an impact on the students, just as Ms. Iren had on her.
Ashley Lineses
Gabriella Martinez
Gabriella Martinez
Ashley's artistic journey began with a childhood passion for sketching animals and recreating beloved cartoon characters. This early fascination led her to explore the creation of her own unique characters and crafting original narratives. Today, she remains dedicated to her artistic pursuits, focusing on her studies in Animation at San J
Ashley's artistic journey began with a childhood passion for sketching animals and recreating beloved cartoon characters. This early fascination led her to explore the creation of her own unique characters and crafting original narratives. Today, she remains dedicated to her artistic pursuits, focusing on her studies in Animation at San Jose State University. Through her education and unwavering love for art, Ashley aspires to bring imagination to life and contribute her creative vision to the world of animation.
