Vahid Khastou A self-taught artist born in Tehran,Iran., Vahid Khastou is one of the rare Iranian artists who combines modern art influences and the style of Persian miniature painting.  Born in 1958, Vahid has been painting since 1986.  His main medium is watercolor and he also works in oil and sculpture. 
He came to the US in February of 1990.  He earned a B.S. from the University of Washington in 1997 and lives in Seattle.