About Lia Matevosyan Haselton
Biography
Lia S. Matevosyan Haselton was born in Armenia, one of the former Soviet Republics of the USSR. She was professionally trained as a classical violinist and was a member of the Armenian National radio and TV Symphony Orchestra.
A Christmas present from her husband, a box of art supplies sparked a desire in her heart to paint.
Immigration to the USA in 2002 opened new opportunities for her artistic creativity. Lia continues to study, sharpen and improve her knowledge of Art at the Scottsdale Artists' School in Arizona where she been juried and accepted to participate in The Best and the Brightest show many times. An annual show where the best student show their work.
Heavily influenced by masters such as K.Korovin, N.Fechin, S. Bongard, O. Berberian, M. Maczuga and S. Apinchapong-Yang; she also gains inspiration from nature and the beautiful faces of children and adults.
Lia creates oil paintings in an impressionistic style. To her painting is like music where she orchestrates color and harmony with dynamic brushstrokes.
