Do you have a happy place you go to? A place that is drenched in golden sunlight when you think about it in your memories? That you shut your eyes and imagine being back there when life is bludgeoning … Continue reading
Tag Archives: ART by Sadaf
Mixed Media – Second Chance Summer
So this was my first real attempt at mixed media. Each step takes three to four days, and this piece took approximately 3 weeks to make. This is inspired by the FABULOUS Christy Tomlinson and her multimillion layer mixed media paintings. … Continue reading
Acrylic Tree
This is my first attempt at acrylic, and I’m just going with the feel of the paint without really looking into what is the technically “correct” way of using the medium. Things I love love LOVE about acrylics: – they … Continue reading
Up-cycling an old canvas with mixed media
I’ve had this canvas lying around since 2005, and never got a chance to finish it. I didn’t want to waste it because it was a great size, and acrylics were the perfect medium to build on the oil background. … Continue reading
Framed: Sunburst (mixed media)
Sometimes less is more - had a lot of fun with this one! Title: sunburst, Medium: Mixed, Size: 3.5 ft x 3 ft framed in 1.5 inch silvery/chalk finish, Price: PKR 3000
In my sketchbook: mommee-hood
Unique, one of kind gift for new-mommy’s! Yes I’ve been consumed by mommy-hood! Medium: Chalk pastel Size: Unframed 12″ x 11″ Price: PKR 4,500 For purchase or preview in Lahore or Karachi, contact art@sadafrehman.com
Framed: Torn
This piece has some pretty philosophical underpinnings. It’s my depiction of man’s struggle with the demands of society, religion, family and work – sitting hands bound, these four dimensions struggle to split him apart. Disclaimer: Any similarity to a old … Continue reading
Framed: Frogmen
This is a pen and ink sketch available in Lahore – it’s actually four men sitting hunched over back to back, but also looks like a frog. My attempt at an optical illusion I think the framing for the pen … Continue reading
Framed: Purple Tree
I’m in Lahore in spring so its unsurprising that trees are cropping up in my drawings. This one is inspired by the fabulous Dr. Suess and the zany illustrations that I could stare at for hours as a child. Chalk … Continue reading
Framed: Multitasking hands
Some of my first sketches were of my own hands and feet – they seemed to be easily accessible! This study delves into the abstract – pen and ink, approximately 3 ft x 3 ft after framing, and available in … Continue reading
The Peacock Series – Complete Gallery
View the detailed album here To purchase the art, contact art@sadafrehman.com for an appointment.
Inspiration: Salvadore Dali
In 2004 I went to an art exhibition featuring Dali. I had been out of touch with the art world for quite some time, very busy with my first encounter with corporate life and eighty hour work weeks and the … Continue reading