Behnaz Ahmadian is a self-taught Iranian American artist based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. She is an artist, interior designer, and art instructor. After establishing her career in interior design, she began creating her own line of vibrant artwork. She works primarily in acrylic and mixed media, with a focus on collage, painting, and hand-painted papers. Behnaz grew up drawing and making art from a young age. Her mother, a fashion designer, introduced her to creativity and working by hand, while her father’s love for gardening influenced her interest in organic forms. Her work is also influenced by her cultural background, with a strong love for bold color, pattern, and layered surfaces.