Eyes that follow…
My signature style for portraits is that my art follows the viewers in order to create reciprocal interaction between the viewers and the art. When the subject in art is looking directly at the audience, the portrait’s eyes follow the viewers from any angles. Audience can surround the art, and the subject in the art will be looking at everyone at once.
Title: “Eyes that follow” Oil Pastel on canvas 14 inch by 11 inch It showcases my style for my art to follow the viewers in order to create reciprocal interaction between the viewers and the art. From any angle, the portrait’s eyes follow the audience.
Title: “Curiosity” Mulberry paper on paper board canvas 9 inch by 11 inch Curiosity of a baby from crawling for the first time outside is shown in her gazing eyes into the world that surrounds her.
Title: “Date in Venice” Oil on canvas 18 inch by 14 inch Calmness of a man on a date with sparkling lights that surrounds him contrasted by his soft sweater.
Title: “Flower Lady” Oil pastel on canvas 14 inch by 11 inch Vivid color contrasts guide the viewers’ eyes all around the canvas. Gardenia flowers behind the woman is portrait in yellow, pink, and green to show the scent of gardenia flowers as well as slight hue from the sun reflected in the white flowers.
Title: “Lady in Sunset” Oil on canvas 48 inch by 36 inch Different textures and techniques of oil are painted on this woman’s portrait sitting on the edge of a brick wall. Palm tree in the background with almost sunset sky. Texture of rough bricks and the smooth silky dress are contrasted by the soft skin. Skin shows the sunset orange color tone for transitions from warm brick colors to the rest of the scenery. This piece also showcases my style for my art to follow the viewers in order to create reciprocal interaction between the viewers and the art. From any angle, the portrait’s eyes follow the audience.
Title: “Afghan Man in Suit: Portrait of my father in the 70s” Watercolor on cotton canvas 16 inch by 20 inch Young man wearing a suit made of wool. This shows the mix of culture Afghanistan experienced before the war in the 80s, which was traditional Pashtun Afghan men’s clothing made of wool, sewn in British gentleman style suit. Inexpensive rigid shirt and plain tie to show their economic status. Confident handsome man ready to stand equal to the world as he entered his adulthood. Although, we all know how war came after this photo, and my father was reduced to a status of “refugee.”
Title: “Afghan Woman in the 70s: My Mother with a Polish Hat” Oil Pastel on canvas 20 inch by 16 inch My mother’s portrait when she got engaged at the end of the 70s. Afghanistan’s relationship with Poland is represented in her hat. Strong, smart, and kind eyes are balanced with the background of the Afghan flag.
Title: “Cherub in Mother’s Womb” Oil on canvas 20 inch by 16 inch Sketch and oil painting based on ultrasound image of a baby. Followed the shadows to create clearer image of art than the ultrasound, so people can see what the baby looks like already in the womb in impressionism portrait. By following the shadows, I am able to see the future hairlines.
Title: “Portrait of My Sister” Acrylic on canvas 20 inch by 16 inch Modern insecurity of a young woman is shown in her subtle worried expression, as well as over posing trying to look cute in 21st century style selfie pose. But the kindness of a woman, as well as her natural beauty, shines through her eyes.
Title: "Nap Time" Acrylic on Canvas 14 inch by 12 inch Lines are expressed in Cubism, however, colors and textures drawn create an organic feel to the scene. Messy hair contrast with the mirror wall in the back reflecting many colors with geometric lines. Exaggerated contour of the body blends softly with its skin color into the sofa with pillows and throws.