Sylvia Megerdichian
Sylvia Megerdichian is known for her imaginative, semi-abstract watermedia paintings. She has developed a special technique in which she combines and layers conventional watercolor with Caran d’Ache watercolor pencils, collage and/or ink. In 1993, Sylvia founded the Art Box Studio in Upland, California, where she teaches, exhibits her art, and hosts a variety of workshops. Sylvia is certified to teach Dr. Betty Edwards’ unique method, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. Aside from teaching, she also judges local shows, demonstrates her painting technique, and has curated a show for Square i Gallery in Claremont, CA. Sylvia has won numerous First Place and Best of Show awards from a variety of local and regional art shows, and in 2008 received Signature Membership from the National Watercolor Society.
For her artistic endeavors, she has received the City of Upland Certificate of Recognition and the City of Pomona Certificate of Appreciation. Sylvia was invited to exhibit her art at the Ontario Invitational Art Exhibit 2010. On October 16, 2010, Sylvia will receive the UCF Spotlight Award for “Most Inspirational Artist (Visual Arts),” as an individual who has contributed significantly to the arts in the community of Upland, California.
Sylvia’s works have been repeatedly published in Watermedia Focus and Palette magazine. Watercolor Artist Magazine, December 2009 issue, has featured her work as part of the featured article, “The Ones to Watch.” In 2006, the Riverside Art Museum purchased Sylvia’s painting entitled “Two Pears” for their collection. The book, The Artistic Touch 4, has also published her paintings, January 2010. Sylvia Megerdichian’s paintings are in private and corporate collections.