Karine Makartichan has been drawing since she was just 5 years old. In 2000 Karine was accepted into the Fine Arts program at the State Pedagogical University of Armenia. Since graduating she has participated in more than 25 exhibitions in Armenia, Russia, Italy, France, Belgium, and Turkey. She spent nine years as a fine arts lecturer and owns an art studio in Waltham, Massachusetts, working on projects and teaching students. A gifted illustrator since 2002, Karine continues to pursue her passion.