Step By Step Category
A Portrait of Yasmine Alkandari|May 13
Posted on May 13, 2010 1 Comment
Eek. Although I’m liking the painting itself more, I think I screwed up my sister’s face a little. So I hope she doesn’t see this! I know I’ll make it work, I know I will.
A New Portrait
Posted on May 12, 2010 8 Comments
A few days ago I was commissioned to paint a portrait. It’s a scary thing, but I am just starting to enjoy it. I know I still haven’t captured the spirit of this young woman but I know I will. I can’t wait til it’s done. I just hope she will happy with it x
Place, Scan, Compress, Place, Enlarge, Save & Do Over
Posted on May 7, 2010 5 Comments
It’s been four or five days since I last posted anything, the longest I’ve gone without an update. That’s because I’ve been working on this project that has driven me loony over the past few days and I’m still not done. I just thought I’d touch base with you and give you an insight of […]
Ghadah|Complete & Abridged
Posted on May 3, 2010 5 Comments
I posted this earlier but I’m lucky for having very honest friends who said the previous slideshow was kinda long and boring.
A New Painting|May 1 PM
Posted on May 2, 2010 4 Comments
I don’t think it’ll be too long before I finish this one. And I still don’t have a name for it. I’ve been listening to a lot of Elbow while painting it. Maybe something from their songs although I don’t like to be too literal or derivative when naming my paintings.
A New Painting|April 25 PM
Posted on April 25, 2010 2 Comments
I started a new painting today. A white canvas is always daunting and I HATE starting new paintings. But somehow with this one, especially because it came after Fairuz, I felt quite refreshed and liberated. I think I’m going to enjoy this lady.
Proof That I’m Still Working On Fairuz
Posted on April 19, 2010 5 Comments
I know it’s been a while since I posted anything on Fairuz. She has been giving me hell but I think we’re approaching completion. My paint-drenched fingers are crossed. So I’m hoping by the weekend we’ll be done. Hopefully before, it depends on how she behaves.
Fairuz & Me|Fooling Around on March 11 AM
Posted on March 11, 2010 2 Comments
A few days ago I received a comment about the platform Fairuz is placed upon. I disagreed with what the person wrote even though initially I ultimately pictured her to be floating. I haven’t fully changed my mind but I’m tinkering with the idea of meeting the two ideas half-way, perhaps having her blend into […]
Fairuz & Me|All Out War on March 7 AM
Posted on March 7, 2010 3 Comments
DAMN DAMN DAMN. I could just punch her right now. Well, it’s my fault really. Physics? In any account, it’s not her fault. But I can see that this may be a serendipitous moment. Oomph I can just scream.
Fairuz & Me|March 6 AM
Posted on March 6, 2010 Leave a Comment
I’m at a bit of a low here with Fairuz. But I still know what I want to achieve and how to do it so I’m fine. It’s been such a struggle with her. To me, she is not like the painting of Um Kulthum, which was a literal translation from photo to painting. With […]
Teddy Bee|March 6
Posted on March 6, 2010 Leave a Comment
I’m approaching this painting from a totally different and new angle to how I normally work. There is absolutely no plan, I’m being extra spontaneous and I’m taking my sweet time. I have about another six months to finish it and that is a big part of how I plan to work on this canvas. […]
Fairuz & Me|March 3 PM
Posted on March 3, 2010 2 Comments
 She’s beginning to come together and I’m enjoying the process again. I know what I want, it’s just going to take time. Fairuz, you must be spectacular, spectacular, SPECTACULAR.
Fairuz & Me|February 23 Morning
Posted on February 23, 2010 2 Comments
She’s driving me mad, even though I am enjoying painting her. She looks like the spawn of David Bowie and Tori Amos if they ever got together. Her mouth was so easy to sketch but painting it has proven rather difficult. I’m getting there though.
