It has always been this dance of light and shadow that attracts me to the subject. Most of my paintings are figures in a natural setting that evoke a sense of timeless idealism. I strive to convey that sense of the scene through the spontaneous dance and movement of the colors over the canvas either by brush or my fingers.
Masoud Habibyan's passion for art began in childhood, growing up in a family of artists. He started drawing at age five and quickly demonstrated exceptional talent. By 11, he earned recognition for his advanced skills, which set the foundation for his lifelong dedication to art. Specializing in drawing and anatomy during high school, Masoud created over 30 drawings daily for several years and graduated at the top of his class. He later earned a Bachelor of Design and worked as an animation project manager before fully committing to his career as an artist.
Masoud’s work has been inspired by old masters like Ilya Repin, John Singer Sargent, and the French Impressionists. He has studied with Jeremy Lipking and Robert Johnson, with master artist Dan Gerhartz playing a significant role as a mentor in shaping his unique artistic voice. Renowned for painting figures in natural settings that evoke timeless beauty, Masoud is also a sought-after portrait artist known for capturing his subjects with remarkable accuracy. In recent years, he has won numerous pastel awards, been named among the Pastel 100 artists, and ranked in the Top 50 Artists by the Portrait Society of America.
