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SAFIRA ARTS

Visual Artist, Calligrapher & Educator

GEOMETRY & ART

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ARABIC CALLIGRAPHY

CALLIGRAPHY & ENGRAVING

This month's in-person classes are in:

*Birmingham - @thepenmuseum - this Sunday 15th September
*Leicester - in Stoneygate on Tuesday 24th September
*London - @greatart_uk (sold out) on Saturday 28th September

Next month there will be classes in:
Birmingham and Leicester, and a calligraphy class in Derby.

See www.safiraarts.com/workshops for more information or the link in my bio.
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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #watercolour #thingstodoinlondon #londonthingstodo #londonevent #watercolorpatterns #birminghamartist #birminghamevent #birminghamevents

This month's in-person classes are in:

*Birmingham - @thepenmuseum - this Sunday 15th September
*Leicester - in Stoneygate on Tuesday 24th September
*London - @greatart_uk (sold out) on Saturday 28th September

Next month there will be classes in:
Birmingham and Leicester, and a calligraphy class in Derby.

See www.safiraarts.com/workshops for more information or the link in my bio.
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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #watercolour #thingstodoinlondon #londonthingstodo #londonevent #watercolorpatterns #birminghamartist #birminghamevent #birminghamevents

We will be drawing and painting this pattern on Sunday in Birmingham.

Islamic Geometry drawing and painting classes are returning to @thepenmuseum starting with this pattern on Sunday 15th September from 12pm-3pm.

See link in bio to book.
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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #watercolour #thingstodoinlondon #londonthingstodo #londonevent #watercolorpatterns #birminghamartist #birminghamevent #birminghamevents

We will be drawing and painting this pattern on Sunday in Birmingham.

Islamic Geometry drawing and painting classes are returning to @thepenmuseum starting with this pattern on Sunday 15th September from 12pm-3pm.

See link in bio to book.
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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #watercolour #thingstodoinlondon #londonthingstodo #londonevent #watercolorpatterns #birminghamartist #birminghamevent #birminghamevents

Autumn sunshine making an appearance while I painted. It's been a little while since I painted and I was inspired by this autumn palette.

I'm pleased to be returning to @thepenmuseum in Birmingham to teach classes. First up for this month we will be learning this pattern this Sunday 15th September 12pm-3pm.

See link in bio to book.
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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #watercolour #thingstodoinlondon #londonthingstodo #londonevent #watercolorpatterns #birminghamartist #birminghamevent #birminghamevents

Autumn sunshine making an appearance while I painted. It's been a little while since I painted and I was inspired by this autumn palette.

I'm pleased to be returning to @thepenmuseum in Birmingham to teach classes. First up for this month we will be learning this pattern this Sunday 15th September 12pm-3pm.

See link in bio to book.
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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #watercolour #thingstodoinlondon #londonthingstodo #londonevent #watercolorpatterns #birminghamartist #birminghamevent #birminghamevents

Labyrinth - the finished piece.
56cm x 56cm

This piece was exhibited as part of @parablesoflight exhibition in August and will be shown at @dmuleicester next April.

Read the previous three posts to learn more about this piece and its process.
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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #watercolorpatterns #leicesterartists

Labyrinth - the finished piece.
56cm x 56cm

This piece was exhibited as part of @parablesoflight exhibition in August and will be shown at @dmuleicester next April.

Read the previous three posts to learn more about this piece and its process.
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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #watercolorpatterns #leicesterartists

Labyrinth - Colours

Initially I was leaning towards darker colours, a mix of blues, greys, blacks and purples. But decided to look a little into colour theory and the association of colours.

This piece is my response to the @parablesoflight project, looking at mental health from an Islamic perspective.

As part of this, I asked on instagram which colours people associated with anxiety and depression. I had some really interesting conversations with people about these and their association with colours. I haven't included their names as I didn't ask permission to include these, but I've included some comments.

This piece was exhibited as part of @parablesoflight exhibition in August and will be shown at @dmuleicester next April.
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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #watercolorpatterns #leicesterartists

Labyrinth - Colours

Initially I was leaning towards darker colours, a mix of blues, greys, blacks and purples. But decided to look a little into colour theory and the association of colours.

This piece is my response to the @parablesoflight project, looking at mental health from an Islamic perspective.

As part of this, I asked on instagram which colours people associated with anxiety and depression. I had some really interesting conversations with people about these and their association with colours. I haven't included their names as I didn't ask permission to include these, but I've included some comments.

This piece was exhibited as part of @parablesoflight exhibition in August and will be shown at @dmuleicester next April.
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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #watercolorpatterns #leicesterartists

Labyrinth

I'm sharing the process this week behind the making of this piece, starting with the grid of circles drawn in ink and with a compass.

This took a day to draw - I didn't want to come back to it on another day in another mindset.

After drawing the grid, it took me a few weeks to work out the network of passageways and to navigate some of the dead ends through the work.

The piece is my response to the @parablesoflight project of looking at mental health from an Islamic perspective
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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #watercolorpatterns #leicesterartists

Labyrinth

I'm sharing the process this week behind the making of this piece, starting with the grid of circles drawn in ink and with a compass.

This took a day to draw - I didn't want to come back to it on another day in another mindset.

After drawing the grid, it took me a few weeks to work out the network of passageways and to navigate some of the dead ends through the work.

The piece is my response to the @parablesoflight project of looking at mental health from an Islamic perspective
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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #watercolorpatterns #leicesterartists

It's the last day to visit the @takhleeqleicester exhibition. We have 22 artists' work on show.

The exhibition is open until 4pm at @studioname_leics
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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #watercolorpatterns #leicesterartists

It's the last day to visit the @takhleeqleicester exhibition. We have 22 artists' work on show.

The exhibition is open until 4pm at @studioname_leics
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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #watercolorpatterns #leicesterartists

I finally finished this piece - Dome

Originally I had analysed it and intended to show it at the InPraise Exhibition in 2022. But with a little more time and patience also came a chance to work on it some more.

Based on the dome ceiling in Masjid an-Nabawi (the Prophet's Mosque) in Medina.

Thank you to @takhleeqleicester for the motivation to complete it and the opportunity to exhibit it at @studioname_leics

Private View is tomorrow 7.30pm-9pm.
Public view is Sarurday 27th and Sunday 28th July, 11am-4pm.

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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #watercolorpatterns #leicesterartists

I finally finished this piece - Dome

Originally I had analysed it and intended to show it at the InPraise Exhibition in 2022. But with a little more time and patience also came a chance to work on it some more.

Based on the dome ceiling in Masjid an-Nabawi (the Prophet's Mosque) in Medina.

Thank you to @takhleeqleicester for the motivation to complete it and the opportunity to exhibit it at @studioname_leics

Private View is tomorrow 7.30pm-9pm.
Public view is Sarurday 27th and Sunday 28th July, 11am-4pm.

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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #watercolorpatterns #leicesterartists

Dome

I've been working on this for a little while now. Completed and framed just in time.

It's been dropped off at @studioname_leics ahead of @takhleeqleicester first exhibition this weekend.

Join us this Saturday and Sunday to see the work of the incredible artists in our first group show.

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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #watercolorpatterns #leicesterartists

Dome

I've been working on this for a little while now. Completed and framed just in time.

It's been dropped off at @studioname_leics ahead of @takhleeqleicester first exhibition this weekend.

Join us this Saturday and Sunday to see the work of the incredible artists in our first group show.

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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #watercolorpatterns #leicesterartists

Working on this new piece. I dread to look too close in case the circles don't quite match up.

This piece is a response to the Illuminate Project @parablesoflight by @rashidaart1

Yesterday I asked in my stories for the colours you associate with anxiety and depression and I've been overwhelmed by your responses. Some of the comments gave considered points to think about. If you missed out on the Story submission, you can still share colours below

I am working on colour testing tomorrow based on the comments and will share some as I go along.

#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #watercolorpatterns #leicesterartists

Working on this new piece. I dread to look too close in case the circles don't quite match up.

This piece is a response to the Illuminate Project @parablesoflight by @rashidaart1

Yesterday I asked in my stories for the colours you associate with anxiety and depression and I've been overwhelmed by your responses. Some of the comments gave considered points to think about. If you missed out on the Story submission, you can still share colours below

I am working on colour testing tomorrow based on the comments and will share some as I go along.

#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #watercolorpatterns #leicesterartists

@tazim.hamid's first solo exhibition at @studioname_leics

What a stunning collection of work, colour and patterns.

Check out Tazim's work for more beautiful work

#leicesterevents #leicesterartists #leicesterevent #exhibition #Leicester #Leicestershire #womenartists

@tazim.hamid's first solo exhibition at @studioname_leics

What a stunning collection of work, colour and patterns.

Check out Tazim's work for more beautiful work

#leicesterevents #leicesterartists #leicesterevent #exhibition #Leicester #Leicestershire #womenartists

Confession. Granulating colours may be my favourites in addition to indigo.

Pattern construction: @adamwilliamsonart @artofislamicpattern
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Confession. Granulating colours may be my favourites in addition to indigo.

Pattern construction: @adamwilliamsonart @artofislamicpattern
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@profoundpatterns #islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #watercolorpatterns #leicesterartists

A little closeup of this piece.

Using handmade indigo.

Pattern construction: @adamwilliamsonart @artofislamicpattern

Palette made by @fabs_designs

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@profoundpatterns #islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #watercolorpatterns #leicesterartists

A little closeup of this piece.

Using handmade indigo.

Pattern construction: @adamwilliamsonart @artofislamicpattern

Palette made by @fabs_designs

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@profoundpatterns #islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #watercolorpatterns #leicesterartists

Note to self - Indigo is always a good idea.

Using handmade indigo paint.
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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #watercolorpatterns #leicesterartists

Note to self - Indigo is always a good idea.

Using handmade indigo paint.
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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #watercolorpatterns #leicesterartists

Ahead of our final geometry session tomorrow with @parablesoflight here's a look at what we worked on in the last session.

We've been learning how to individually draw these shapes, and this session was about seeing how they fit together and adding colour.

I love how participants interpreted the patterns and their reflections on its connection to the Illuminate project.

The finished completed piece will be part of the upcoming exhibition for @parablesoflight
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#geometryathome #geometry #islamicgeometricdesign #islamicgeometricpatterns #wip #workinprogressart #workinprogress #geometric #geometricart

Ahead of our final geometry session tomorrow with @parablesoflight here's a look at what we worked on in the last session.

We've been learning how to individually draw these shapes, and this session was about seeing how they fit together and adding colour.

I love how participants interpreted the patterns and their reflections on its connection to the Illuminate project.

The finished completed piece will be part of the upcoming exhibition for @parablesoflight
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#geometryathome #geometry #islamicgeometricdesign #islamicgeometricpatterns #wip #workinprogressart #workinprogress #geometric #geometricart

A little sneak peek into today's geometry session with @parablesoflight

We learnt how to draw these patterns in session 1 last week, and today it was all about painting and seeing how the shapes fit together.

I may have been up until the early hours cutting out templates, but it was so worth it to see how the participants interpreted the patterns and colours!

The result pictured is their work, and inshallah you can see the finished completed piece as part of the upcoming exhibition for @parablesoflight
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#geometryathome #geometry #islamicgeometricdesign #islamicgeometricpatterns #wip #workinprogressart #workinprogress #geometric #geometricart

A little sneak peek into today's geometry session with @parablesoflight

We learnt how to draw these patterns in session 1 last week, and today it was all about painting and seeing how the shapes fit together.

I may have been up until the early hours cutting out templates, but it was so worth it to see how the participants interpreted the patterns and colours!

The result pictured is their work, and inshallah you can see the finished completed piece as part of the upcoming exhibition for @parablesoflight
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#geometryathome #geometry #islamicgeometricdesign #islamicgeometricpatterns #wip #workinprogressart #workinprogress #geometric #geometricart

Thank you to @bbcleicester and @shrutinotes for having myself and @amrin_shespeaks on air this evening to speak about our work and @takhleeqleicester

If you are a creative in Leicester from a Muslim background, join us at @lcbdepot this Saturday from 2-4pm to learn more about @takhleeqleicester and how you can get involved.

Visit the link in bio to register for your free ticket

Thank you to @bbcleicester and @shrutinotes for having myself and @amrin_shespeaks on air this evening to speak about our work and @takhleeqleicester

If you are a creative in Leicester from a Muslim background, join us at @lcbdepot this Saturday from 2-4pm to learn more about @takhleeqleicester and how you can get involved.

Visit the link in bio to register for your free ticket

Eid personalisations

Pleased to announce I will be at John Lewis Leicester @leicester.whatson for the next two Saturdays as part of their in-store Eid celebrations.

I will be offering free calligraphy and engraving personalisations on your Eid gifts.

Saturday 6th April - Ground floor
Saturday 13th April - First floor
11am-5pm both days

@highcross #Leicester #eid #leicesterevents #leicesterevent

Eid personalisations

Pleased to announce I will be at John Lewis Leicester @leicester.whatson for the next two Saturdays as part of their in-store Eid celebrations.

I will be offering free calligraphy and engraving personalisations on your Eid gifts.

Saturday 6th April - Ground floor
Saturday 13th April - First floor
11am-5pm both days

@highcross #Leicester #eid #leicesterevents #leicesterevent

Current work.

Featuring palette made by @fabs_designs and Indigo paint I handmade a couple of years ago.
Pattern taught by @adamwilliamsonart @artofislamicpattern
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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #watercolorpatterns #leicesterartists

Current work.

Featuring palette made by @fabs_designs and Indigo paint I handmade a couple of years ago.
Pattern taught by @adamwilliamsonart @artofislamicpattern
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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #watercolorpatterns #leicesterartists

Mexuar.
The tortured version. Iykyk.

The sun's out and it's a happy Friday. I hope you all have a good weekend.

Pattern taught by @adamwilliamsonart @artofislamicpattern
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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #watercolorpatterns #leicesterartists

Mexuar.
The tortured version. Iykyk.

The sun's out and it's a happy Friday. I hope you all have a good weekend.

Pattern taught by @adamwilliamsonart @artofislamicpattern
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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #watercolorpatterns #leicesterartists

And it's gone darker, moodier and more granulated. I thought I was channeling a forest, then looked down and was wearing these exact shades. Who else paints exactly what they wear?

I may go darker still for the centres of the larger rosettes, undecided at the moment.
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And it's gone darker, moodier and more granulated. I thought I was channeling a forest, then looked down and was wearing these exact shades. Who else paints exactly what they wear?

I may go darker still for the centres of the larger rosettes, undecided at the moment.
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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #watercolorpatterns #leicesterartists

Soft pinks, greys and purples.

I'm new to using coloured pencils so this is me experimenting with a few new ones I got from the @carandache Luminance range.

The pattern is number 8 from @ambigraph book 12 Twelves - A Visual Expedition into Geometric Pattern

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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #watercolorpatterns #londonartists #12twelvesradian #carandache #luminance #luminancepencils #colouredpencils

Soft pinks, greys and purples.

I'm new to using coloured pencils so this is me experimenting with a few new ones I got from the @carandache Luminance range.

The pattern is number 8 from @ambigraph book 12 Twelves - A Visual Expedition into Geometric Pattern

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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #watercolorpatterns #londonartists #12twelvesradian #carandache #luminance #luminancepencils #colouredpencils

I must confess, greens and earth colours may be some of my favourites.

I also wish I could paint this fast for real.

Pattern is a door panel from Istanbul.

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I must confess, greens and earth colours may be some of my favourites.

I also wish I could paint this fast for real.

Pattern is a door panel from Istanbul.

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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #thingstodoinlondon #londonthingstodo #imrankhan #londonevent #watercolorpatterns #londonartists #londonevents

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Sketchbook Series #1

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Sketchbook Series #1

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A few snippets from the class at the @thepenmuseum earlier this month.

Drawing and painting the six-fold seed of life curvilinear version.

I brought out the metallics for this class and the participants made lots of colourful variations of their patterns
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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #watercolour #thingstodoinlondon #londonthingstodo #londonevent #watercolorpatterns #birminghamartist #birminghamevent #birminghamevents

A few snippets from the class at the @thepenmuseum earlier this month.

Drawing and painting the six-fold seed of life curvilinear version.

I brought out the metallics for this class and the participants made lots of colourful variations of their patterns
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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #watercolour #thingstodoinlondon #londonthingstodo #londonevent #watercolorpatterns #birminghamartist #birminghamevent #birminghamevents

Eight-fold pattern from Lahore Fort

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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #ikcauk #ikcauksafiraarts #watercolorpatterns #lahorefort #pakistanarchitecture #pakistanpattern #pakistangeometry

Eight-fold pattern from Lahore Fort

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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #ikcauk #ikcauksafiraarts #watercolorpatterns #lahorefort #pakistanarchitecture #pakistanpattern #pakistangeometry

Pack 3 paintings with me

Pieces I'd painted for a charity auction by Action for Humanity to raise funds for G@za. Kindly facilitated by @mylamusings

@afhcharity

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#arabiccalligraphy #arabicart #calligraphyaddict #arabiccalligraphyart #arabiccalligraphydesign

Pack 3 paintings with me

Pieces I'd painted for a charity auction by Action for Humanity to raise funds for G@za. Kindly facilitated by @mylamusings

@afhcharity

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#arabiccalligraphy #arabicart #calligraphyaddict #arabiccalligraphyart #arabiccalligraphydesign

Week 5 complete
Thank you to all those who attended the online class to raise funds for Imran Khan Cancer Appeal

Week 6 - the final week will take place next week

Link in my bio with details
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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #thingstodoinlondon #londonthingstodo #imrankhan #londonevent #watercolorpatterns #londonartists #londonevents #ikcauksafiraarts @mrshafiqrafiq @ikcauk

Week 5 complete
Thank you to all those who attended the online class to raise funds for Imran Khan Cancer Appeal

Week 6 - the final week will take place next week

Link in my bio with details
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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #thingstodoinlondon #londonthingstodo #imrankhan #londonevent #watercolorpatterns #londonartists #londonevents #ikcauksafiraarts @mrshafiqrafiq @ikcauk

This is the pattern we will be drawing online from 11am UK time on Saturday

Join us to raise funds for the Imran Khan Cancer Appeal.

Each class is for a donation of £10 to @ikcauk

No requirement to join live, and recordings are available after the class.

🔗 Please see the link in my bio for more information and to book
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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #thingstodoinlondon #londonthingstodo #imrankhan #londonevent #watercolorpatterns #londonartists #londonevents #ikcauksafiraarts @mrshafiqrafiq

This is the pattern we will be drawing online from 11am UK time on Saturday

Join us to raise funds for the Imran Khan Cancer Appeal.

Each class is for a donation of £10 to @ikcauk

No requirement to join live, and recordings are available after the class.

🔗 Please see the link in my bio for more information and to book
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#islamicgeometry #sacredgeometry #geometry #geometricpattern #geometricart #wip #workinprogress #creativemuslimwomen #geometricpattern #geometryathome #wip #wipart #workinprogress #watercolourpainting #watercolourart #geometryclub #geometryclass #artclass #watercolour #thingstodoinlondon #londonthingstodo #imrankhan #londonevent #watercolorpatterns #londonartists #londonevents #ikcauksafiraarts @mrshafiqrafiq

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