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Artist Statement:
Welcome to Saeed Hojjati's art
portfolio. My journey in life
has taken me many places and
has had me see many things.
My art is also a journey, a
journey that is expressed
through my art. As a
professional artist I
primarily use the mediums of
oil and fluid ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
I have exhibited my work at a
corporate VIP event for the
Fantasyland Hotel, West
Edmonton Mall, Edmonton, AB.
Four of my paintings were used
to enhance the theme of their
event: The Four Elements.
I also have exhibited my work
at the Bridal Fantasy Show
2007. Bridal Fantasy is ...
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Artist Galleries:
Liliana's Boutique and Fine
Art Gallery
Lexus Art Gallery
Art Mood Gallery Calgery
Art Mood Gallery Ottawa...
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Artist Reviews:
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Collections:
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Commissions:
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Saeed Hojjati Biography:
| Biographical information for Saeed Hojjati can be found below. The artist may choose what information to display. Sometimes the artist chooses not to display personal information to the general public. |
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Age
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45
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
3
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| Religion |
Christian |
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| Education |
Self Taught |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Oil painting is my favorite medium to use. I also enjoy fluid acrylics. I enjoy spending time with my wife and my children. I love to ski, play billiards, play drums and keyboards and to dance. |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Oil
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
not provided
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Thomas Kinkade, Sam Park, Steve Hank
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| Favorite Work of Art |
Landscape Art & Buildings
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
What inspires me is the amazing gift that God has given me. I feel that I need to share this gift with others. |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
One day to pass the time I began to sketch. I didn't realize that I had the natural ability to draw. The more I sketched, the more I loved it. I thought it would be interesting to bring my sketches to life by adding color. So I began to paint with oil on canvas. I watched my sketches come alive and dance on the canvas. I couldn't believe my eyes. I became very passionate about my art and wanted to paint all the time. Then I took a short eight week oil painting course and realized that I had discovered a way to express myself through my work. I then sought out one of the best teachers in North America and registered at Sutton Art. I completed the first course and was then advanced to be amongst professional painters. I love what I do and want others to find beauty, meaning and inspiration through my art. |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Taxi-cab driver turned Professional Painter
About the Artist
Saeed Hojjati immigrated from Iran to Canada in 1988. It was difficult for him to get started, especially because he spoke almost no English. He took English language studies just so he could be capable of getting a regular job. For several years he did all sorts of odd jobs, including delivering pizza and being a line cook. After struggling for several years in jobs that didn’t suit him, Saeed started driving a cab in 1991. He really loved the interaction with people and found it very enjoyable. He pocketed everything he could so he could one day afford his own cab. Eventually, he was able to purchase several cabs and created work for many of his friends.
The life of a cab driver is spent waiting for the next fare. One day it occurred to Saeed that he might like to try sketching while he was waiting. To the amazement of his friends and family, Saeed was incredibly talented at drawing. He soon thought that it would be nice to add color to his sketches and took up painting.
Saeed discovered a world renowned art instructor, Eileen Raucher Sutton
who runs the Sutton Art School.
His passion is now doing custom paintings for his clients, both oil and acrylic. He especially loves to do landscapes, perspectives, buildings, tropical scenes and golf art. I also love to express my faith in pieces of art.
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