“Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents, which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant.” —Horace, 65 BC

Garo Yepremian creates his art through both traditional and non-traditional methods, working with oil and acrylic mediums. Some of his landscape and seascape works are painted with brushes, while others are painted using only a palette knife. Most of Garo’s contemporary abstract pieces are unique in that they completely forego an application tool.

Over the course of his fifteen-year NFL career, Garo Yepremian faced many challenges. But none were more difficult than the one he was presented with in 1998. His son, Azad, learned that his girlfriend of four years, Debby-Lu Tashjian, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and was given only six months to live.

Azad married Debby-Lu shortly thereafter, and the couple weathered the storm together. Debby greatly outlived her doctor’s prognosis, but passed away in 2004.

During this trying time, Garo decided to channel his energy into something positive. After establishing The Garo Yepremian Foundation for Brain Tumor Research, he set out to do something he had never done before– oil and acrylic painting. Garo thought that at the very least, his art would provide a calming diversion for his family at this stressful time. What emerged are works which are colorful, uplifting, and inspiring. The paintings are a reflection of Garo’s desire to bring peace and happiness to those who need it most.

For more about Garo Yepremian, please see:
Garo Yepremian Official Website