ASHKAHN (pronounced ash-con) is the multidisciplinary studio & company of artist to the stars, stationery prince, winemaker, and all around bon vivant, Ashkahn Shahparnia. He lives and works in Santa Maria, CA.

Some of his interests include: bananas, the movie Amadeus, tequila, Charles Bukowski, John Coltrane, his wife Melissah and daughter Ivy. He has been featured in Interview Magazine, Paper Magazine, The New York Times & Taschen to name a few. In 2011 he was nominated by Print Magazine’s prestigious Top 20 Under 30. Ashkahn also has a line of greeting cards and stationery that is sold in more than 500+ stores worldwide. He recently released his first wine, a 2020 Chardonnay named "LOU".