Bio

 

1944

Born in Chicago.

1948-62

Attended Francis W. Parker School.

1955

Family in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

1962-7

Attended Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin.

1964-5

Traveled in Europe and Morocco. Very formative year.

1967-8

Attended the Oriental Institute, University of Chicago.

1968

Married Gabriella Burrage. Traveled in Europe and Morocco. Artist's father Joseph Haroutunian, noted theologian, died in Chicago. Studied Art with Paul Wieghardt at the Evanston Art Center.

1969-70

Lived in Boston.

1969

First visit to Maine.

1971

Moved to Milbridge, Maine.

1973

Birth of daughter Maya

1976

House and studio destroyed by fire. Moved to Steuben, Maine.

1978

Birth of daughter Mischa.

1982

Built current studio in Steuben. Mother, Helen Haroutunian, moved from Iowa to Milbridge.

1989

Trip to Russia and worked as a model maker on "Back to the Future: The Ride" at Bershire Motion Picture, Housatonic, MA.

1992-Present

Tennis pro in Sorrento, Maine and coach of Sumner High School Tennis Team in Sullivan, Maine.

1997

Maya married William Packard in Durham, N.C.

2001

Taught art at the University of Maine at Machias. Birth of granddaughter Julia Riley Packard. Brother, Peter Haroutunian, moved from New York to Milbridge, Maine.

2002

Birth of granddaughter Laila Smith.

2003

Death of artist's mother, Helen Haroutunian, an artist.

2004

Mischa married Charles Smith in Telluride, CO. Birth of granddaughters Allison Halsey Packard and Nela Smith.

2006-Present

Coach of Sumner High School Golf Team.

2007

Birth of granddaughter Caroline Swan Packard.