“Our world is rich with inspiration, people and stories to paint.” – Soheila Okhovatian

Concentrating on bringing out the beauty of everyday life, Soheila enjoys painting real people in real places and real situations.

Born in Iran, Soheila moved to Canada in her late twenties, with her two children. She Studied fashion design and Social Work. Although she exhibited true talents in art at an early age, art was never the focus of Soheila’s life. As a mother, her main focus was building a bright future for her children and as a social worker she remains focused on building better lives for those in need.

“I am strongly pulled towards portraiture and my subjects often take up most of the canvas as I love the feeling of a life-size or close to life-size subject.” – Soheila

After many years of putting art in the background, Soheila finally picked up the paint brush and pursued art as a passionate hobby where she studies under several masterful instructors. As an art lover, she enjoys exploring different mediums but finds her true passion to be oil on canvas.

“I feel alive when I paint. I become part of my paintings and each finished piece is a part of my soul. I enjoy sharing my art so that others can experience the beauty and love I feel each time I paint.” – Soheila