He studied with Persian miniature painters at the same time as he was learning European classical and Impressionist painting techniques .
Inspired and encouraged by his Sufi mystic uncle , Rassouli began painting and learning the poetry of Hafiz and Rumi from early age .
Rassouli studied with Persian miniature painters at the same time as Rassouli was learning European classical and Impressionist painting techniques .
Inspired and encouraged by his Sufi mystic uncle , Rassouli began painting and learning the poetry of Hafiz and Rumi from early age .