Ornamental Arabia

Ornamental ArabiaArabian Themed Acrylic Painting This painting draws inspiration from the timeless beauty of traditional Arabic architecture, intricate henna patterns and the nostalgic charm of a bygone era. It evokes the image of sand colored houses that once seamlessly blended with the vast desert, their simple exteriors coming alive with the warm, vibrant glow of traditional lanterns. I found great joy in creating these intricate designs on the walls of wind

Afshan Quraishi is an award-winning senior artist whose work is a vibrant bridge between her aristocratic Indian heritage and her contemporary life in the UAE

The autumn tree stands tall

The painting captures the rhythmic energy and grace of oriental dance

where thoughts are unhurried

I needed to prepare for a meeting with him

The Arabic/Islamic calligraphy pieces are wooden cutouts that are primed and painted with different zentangle patterns

This high-gloss mixed-media piece is a radiant fusion of light and dark

I wanted to express and explore Dubai's charm and enchantment

This is acrylic on canvas and I used brushes for the details

The warm tones of the background evoke the sandy expanse of the desert

The juxtaposition of the whimsical frog with the poised woman creates a rich contrast

ilah = Arabic word meaning “God”