by Arpi Krikorian* | Feb 23, 2020 | Armenian Culture, Blog
I drew ALOT this week! This was one of my sketches that I want to develop further.I love the history of the Armenian community in Montebello, California. They are the descendants of the Armenian Displaced Persons of WWII – known as the DP’s. Many of the families...
by Arpi Krikorian* | Feb 23, 2020 | Armenian Culture, Blog
A sketch from last night created with watercolors, colored pencils, dip pen and ink and brush tip markers of one of my favorite poets, Silva Kaputikyan (1/20/1919 -8/252006) She was an Armenian poet and political activist. One of the best-known Armenian writers of the...
by Arpi Krikorian* | Feb 23, 2020 | Armenian Culture, Blog
I woke up thinking about our ancestors and the march of death they were forced to take in 1915. I was thinking about how because that wound is so deep, we never have stopped marching since. We have come a long way. Those skeletons have turned into living, thriving...
by Arpi Krikorian* | Feb 23, 2020 | Armenian Culture, Blog
As Americans, we honor our Veterans today who protected the beautiful country we now call home. As Armenians, May 28th is one of the most significant dates if not the most significant date of the survival of our modern-day homeland. Today marks the 100th anniversary...
by Arpi Krikorian* | Feb 23, 2020 | Armenian Culture, Blog
Doing some historical research. I’m intrigued by ancient royalty.Did a quick sketch of a young Tiridates the Great (Medzn Drtad). His wife was Queen Ashkhen and they were the first Christian King and Queen in the world! They reigned between 287-330 AD and accepted...
by Arpi Krikorian* | Feb 23, 2020 | Armenian Culture, Blog
He was often called the Frank Sinatra of France, the epitome of cool and the voice of romance. We grew up with his records playing in our home.The Armenian community, alongside the world, mourns the loss of Sir Charles Aznavour. This illustration was created with blue...
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