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: Karachi Art
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
Featured Artist: Humaira Saleem
Humaira Saleem is unique. Having spent a decade in advertising, she is currently the Executive Creative Director at the Design House The Zebra Issue (her moment in fame – showing an animated film at KARA). She started dabbling in art … 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
Art Review: Shazly Khan
Shazly has a unique vision which she executes with bold strokes. Her paintings exude a contagious vivacity and confidence that is such a pleasure to view, reflecting her multicultural upbringing. Her strong moral conscience adds even further depth to her … Continue reading
Featured Artist: Rabia Farooqui
Rabia Farooqui is an art student, but after discovering her work I’m wondering if she even needs a degree. Get to know the artist behind the fantastic work up for sale: Tell us about yourself I’m currently enrolled at Indus … 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
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
Art Review: Imran Zaib
Imran Zaib’s work has tremendous traditional appeal. Lovely brush work captures rural figures that have caught the artists eye – whether it be simple beauty (pictured above), a game of hide and seek, or innocence.For the amount of effort it … Continue reading
Featured Artist – Suniya Umar Khan
Suniya Umar Khan is special – she’s a fourteen year old tenth grader with such promising raw talent that I’m honored to play a part in introducing her to the public eye. A self proclaimed worrier, she finds that art … Continue reading
Featured Artist: Zuhair Vazir
I’m thrilled to feature self taught artist Zuhair Vazir. His work is dark, edgy and contemporary (he titles his portfolio “creations of the diseased” and says pain and repression inspire him). Ridiculously talented, this business graduate spent over a decade … Continue reading