Hi! I'm Parisa!

I'm an Artist,
Engineer,
Nomad,
Speaker,
Educator,
Dreamer,
Entrepreneur, and
Environmental Advocate.

I've been keepin' it real since 1990.

My journey has been anything but linear

I studied mechanical and systems engineering, and soon after, I landed what I thought was my dream job. I was working on cutting-edge tech projects in AI and autonomous vehicles—everything I had worked so hard to achieve. But something didn’t feel right. The corporate world, with its two weeks of vacation a year and endless politics, didn’t sit well with me. I could feel my creative soul suffocating, and I knew I had to make a change.

in 2019 I took a leap of faith...

I left my corporate role as an autonomous systems engineer to become my own boss and build something that would set my soul on fire—a venture that could make a real difference.

I spent three months traveling solo, searching for answers and inspiration. Along the way, I met so many incredible creative entrepreneurs and digital nomads who completely shifted my perspective on what was possible. Their stories and lifestyles flipped my world upside down, showing me a new vision of the dream life I wanted to create and the opportunities available in today’s digital age.

Parisa Golchoubian, art activist and digital nomad in Oaxaca, Mexico

Motivated and excited I returned to Toronto, ready to start building. And then… Covid hit!

Jobless and bored, I turned to what I’ve always done to express my unspoken emotions—I created art. I filled more canvases than I could count until a friend dared me to try selling my work. Being the engineer that I am, I built a Shopify website, started a dedicated Instagram account, and began sharing my art with the world. To my surprise, it started selling!

My engineering and Art side came together

A few months in, other artists began noticing me and reached out, asking about my selling strategies and whether I could help them with their websites. Slowly Artistech, my web design agency, was born—a space where I exclusively offer consultations and website design for artists and creative entrepreneurs.

From there, I saw a deeper need within the art community for digital marketing and online storytelling. That’s when Artterra, my creative studio, came to life, along with many other creative campaigns, apps, and innovative projects.

What started as a personal journey has grown into something so much bigger—helping artists thrive in the digital world.

Parisa Fine Arts, Founder, Environmental Activist

Today, I live a fully nomadic lifestyle, traveling from country to country while working on my art, helping artists, and running my creative projects.

So far, I’ve visited 26 countries, and my goal is to see every country in the world.

I have a deep love for sustainability and protecting our planet

I'm a hardcore environmentalist and it shines through my art, creative projects, and a new tech startup I’ve founded to protect our oceans.
My tech startup marks a return to my engineering roots in AI and autonomous systems, combining my technical expertise with my environmental mission and creative problem-solving.

My travels fuel me

They inspire my art, expand my perspective on what is possible and give me fresh ideas for creative ways I can bring my environmental causes to life.

I love collaborating with local artists in each city I visit and creating projects as a way to give back.

I find labels too limiting but here are a few I Like

Artist

My favourite label, though seemingly contradictory, took me the longest to accept. I see art in everything we do and in who we are, in how we express ourselves, how we communicate, and the lives we build. It’s all ART.

Engineer

I hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s in systems design engineering. I love how engineering gives me the creative tools to bring anything my imagination dreams up to life.

Founder

I’m a four-time business founder, and I see entrepreneurship as my life’s calling.
I run a web design agency, an art business, a creative studio, and a tech startup.

Environmentalist

I’ve been an environmentalist for as long as I can remember, and it always finds its way into my art, creative projects, and the partners I collaborate with. I’m also the founder and CEO of a clean-tech startup.

Global Citizen

I was born in Iran, grew up between Iran and Canada, and hold two passports. I’ve been fully nomadic for over three years, so the answer to “Where are you from?” isn’t so clear-cut for me.

Educator

I'm a life-long learner and education is at the heart of everything I do—whether it’s helping artists sell their work, raising awareness about the environment through my art, or sharing my journey on podcasts.

My philosophy in life

I’m a full-time traveler, and I believe in living with the courage and freedom to be my truest self. I strive to integrate all parts of who I am, moving from one creative burst to another, while inspiring and empowering others to do the same.

Currently

📺 Watching:The Big Bang Theory—cue the nerdy jokes 🤓
📚 Reading:The Alchemist—for the fourth time! ✨
☕ Drinking: A chai latte 🫶
🌴 Craving: My meditation spot in Bali 🧘‍♀️
🎧 Listening: The 'How I Built This' podcast 🎙️

Did we just become best friends?

If any part of my story resonates with you, I’d love to connect. Sharing my journey and passion for art, creativity, and environmentalism is something I truly enjoy—whether it’s through podcasts, workshops, or even over a cup of coffee.
Lets Talk