The Artist Compass

Dear Students,

Please use your hardcopy workbook to complete your daily assignments.

Thank you,

Mrs. Chehrehsa

The Artist’s Compass: Heart, Mind, Eyes, & Hands is a comprehensive visual arts resource designed for high school art programs. Developed with care for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, it supports both teachers and students in building confidence, creativity, and skill through drawing, painting, design, and visual storytelling.

This series is divided into three volumes:

Volume I

The Teacher’s Guide 

The Teacher’s Guide offers an overview of core concepts, teaching philosophy, and ideas for creating an inclusive, supportive art classroom. It sets the tone for how to bring purpose and meaning into the arts.

Volume II 

The Student Workbook 

The Student Workbook includes space for sketching, reflection, and skill-building. Students use this volume to explore techniques, learn new vocabulary, and respond to prompts that encourage both personal expression and artistic growth.

Volume III 

Daily Lesson Plans 

Daily Lesson Plans is a toolkit for teachers, packed with structured, day-by-day plans that include objectives, rubrics, student self-assessments, vocabulary support, and exit tickets. This volume is designed for practical classroom use, helping teachers stay organized while delivering meaningful instruction.

Together, these volumes aim to inspire creativity, deepen understanding, and build a strong classroom community where every student can succeed in art.

Parvaneh Chehrehsay Jangi also known as Pari Chehrehsa is a Persian-Canadian artist, educator, and designer whose journey began in the vibrant city of Tehran, Iran. Rooted in the rich heritage of Persian art and textiles, her creative path has spanned continents—from Iran to Canada to California—blending traditional motifs with contemporary techniques in both her teaching and studio practices.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Textile and Fashion Design from the University of Jahad Daneshgahi in Tehran, and later earned a second Bachelor’s in Education (Fine Arts) and a Master’s in Computational Media Design from the University of Calgary. Over the past two decades, Pari has led a dynamic career as an artist, designer, and educator., teaching visual arts, fashion studies, and design across Canada and the United States.

Currently serving as the Visual and Performing Arts Department Chair at Mount Diablo High School in Concord, California, Pari encourages creativity and inclusivity among her diverse student body. Her teaching philosophy is grounded in the Circle of Courage model—emphasizing belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity—creating a compassionate and empowering learning environment.

In her studio, she is best known for her signature method, Crystal Silk Painting—a hand-painted textile art form that weaves together Persian artistry and modern elegance. Her silk scarves, performance leotards, and visual artworks are expressions of nature, culture, and emotion—each piece telling a story of transformation.

Through this book, Pari invites students, educators, and fellow artists to experience art as both a personal and communal journey—one guided by heart, mind, eyes, and hands.