 After completing H.Kojoyan's school (1959 to 1964) he enrolled at the Terlemezian's Fine Arts College where he displayed an exceptional talent and interest towards the portraiture of a woman with great success.After graduating from the college, Carlos was accepted into Yerevan's State Institute of Theatrical and Fine Arts where he attended from 1968 to 1975.While a student at the state institute, he participated in several inter-republic exhibitions.