Lusine Sahakyan
Lusine Sahakyan is an Armenian-Canadian artist with over 14 years of experience in illustration, animation, drawing and painting. She holds a Master’s degree in painting from the Yerevan Academy of Fine Arts, and a Certificate in Illustration from Emily Carr University of Art + Design.
Currently, Lusine works as an Art Instructor at Arts Umbrella, where she designs and leads dynamic art classes for students of all ages, fostering creativity, technical skill, and self-expression. Throughout her career, Lusine has collaborated with organizations like UNICEF and the ReAnimania International Animation Festival. She has created compelling visual content for various educational initiatives, with a focus on projects that support children’s development and well-being.
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