With the number of global art sales growing exponentially over the years, we are seeing how incredibly accessible the art market is becoming for everyone and collecting art is now seen as a financial investment choice, as well as a passionate hobby. Art is now considered as a viable asset class on its own, which …
With Earth Hour coming up next week, I am beyond excited for what we can do to spread awareness about how we can have a positive impact on our environment and how sustainable art can be incorporated in this initiative. To give you a bit of information about Earth Hour: it will be happening …
With the International Women’s Day of 2023 having just passed by us, like always, I was pleased to see how relevant and important its themes were for this year. With the official theme for International Women’s Day being #EmbraceEquity and UN Women picking the theme “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”, I find both …
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Change is not comfortable – it is not meant to be. As humans, we are creatures of habits and familiar surroundings. We find great comfort in routines and environments that provide a sense of stability and calm. Has growth and self-improvement ever happened from a safe and comfortable place? To realize our greatest potential, …
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I have always been an artist but over the course of the past few years, I have been able to branch out with my art career into also being a successful art entrepreneur or an Artepreneur, as the kids call it nowadays. It has been a journey that has involved a significant amount of learning, …
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There is a lot of power in art – in creating it, experiencing it, sharing it. I recall the early days of my childhood, as I found myself being drawn to colours, shapes and textures. I drew and painted all the time, it was my escape to a world of imagination and freedom. There were …
It is one of my greatest joys to collaborate and work alongside people that share the same creative and artistic vision as I do. I have recently had the pleasure of collaborating with Hotel Indigo in Downtown Dubai to create a series of artworks that perfectly encapsulates my current ethos as a creative. The …
As we swiftly reach the end of January of 2023, we are gearing up for the rest of year to be productive, introspective and lucrative personally and professionally. In order to make sure, we give this year our best, we have to ensure that we are mentally and emotionally prepared for the challenges it is …
If you have been following me on my socials, you must be aware that I have been working on a special new series for the past couple of months. The series, The Wise Women, initially was just an art collection of three paintings called, the Three Wise Women, that I had created as an homage …
As we start off 2023 with immense confidence and ambition, we have to think and plan how we can enhance the longevity of our work and futureproof your career as artists. With the everchanging and evolving landscape of art and technology, we have to constantly be aware of what is happening out there and the …
The past couple of years have been eye-opening for all of us on how precarious the global economy can be and the precautions we can take to be more financially secure. As an artepreneur, I have been thankful for all the opportunities that have come my way recently, which has helped me strengthen my financial …
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As we kick off 2023 this week, I look back at the year that was 2022 and I am filled with gratitude and humility with how much was planned, learned and achieved. 2022 came with its own unique set of challenges and hurdles, but I took them as invaluable opportunities to learn and grow. This …
When I look back at my career as an artist and all the milestones that have been achieved over the years, I can’t help but appreciate how all of this took off and happened in one beautiful city: Dubai. This city was the springboard that helped launch my career as an artist and provided me …
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As 2022 comes to an end, the world of NFTs and crypto has gone through considerable shifts and growth. Even though we end the year in a minor slump in popularity of all things NFT but let me assure you there is a light at the end of tunnel. Just like everything in the global …
A vital part of being a working artist are the clients and what they are looking for to be created. When commissioned for an artwork, there are some specific and at times very sentimental requests that an artist has to be mindful of, as that is what matters at the end of the day. …
As an artist who over the course of her career has turned into an entrepreneur, I have had to learn a couple of lessons on business and leadership over the years to take my business to the next level. The lessons might be plenty, but one of the most important things I have learnt is …
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With 2022 coming to an end, we have seen another year of NFTs slowly establishing themselves as viable digital assets and investment options. There is still some way to go in raising awareness and educating people on how the entire NFT ecosystem works, however with the number of daily NFT sales gradually increasing over the …
As the world slowly comes to realize the incredible potential of NFTs and the technology associated with it, Dubai is already making major moves in establishing itself as a hub of everything in NFTs. If we try to forecast the illustrious future of NFTs, we can safely put Dubai in the forefront of adopting and …
As we steadily make our way towards the end of 2022, the global economy remains in a bit of precarious position. In these times, it would be imprudent to just rely on one stream of reliable income as an artist to pay for your personal expenses and your business. We have to think about our …
To be an artist, one has to continue to learn, grow and evolve their craft. It is only when we commit to this learning experience, do we get to create art that is meaningful and poignant. On your way to becoming a successful artist, you have the opportunity to interact with plenty of potential clients …
Creating meaningful art is no easy feat, it requires countless hours of practice, focus and artistic inspiration to come together. Collecting art is also an artform in itself, as well as being a viable commercial enterprise. When it comes to putting together an art collection, one has to take into account various factors that are …
We have all had those moments when we purchase something that is a bit heavy on our wallets and we are left slowly turning into a ball of guilt and remorse over how much we have paid. Did I really need to buy this? Is this really worth the price I have paid? Will I …
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Famous artistic masterpieces have been a part of our cultural fabric for centuries and they have contributed considerably to the culture itself. We see them referenced in our media and often find ourselves being reflected in these artworks. These masterpieces have stories to tell and not just the story on canvas that we get to …
As an artist, the experience of creatively expressing yourself for a living is incredibly rewarding but requires a high degree of commitment and focus. This can be quite draining and before you know it, you have burnt yourself out and cannot look at a blank page or canvas without having a minor panic attack. …
Art is an incredibly multi-faceted tool that has been used in a myriad of ways since the beginning of human civilization. In my blogs, I have talked about art’s therapeutic connection to mental health, community building and even as a career pathway. However, I have not yet discussed art and politics, art’s many purposes in …
It’s all about marketing nowadays, isn’t it? We discussed extensively about personal branding in the blog last week and how it can be crucial for an art business and the legacy of the artist behind it. With the positive response to that blog, I thought why not take a deeper dive into art marketing and …
With social media being all the rage nowadays, we have all become acutely aware of “personal branding” and how that can be a valuable asset for any business venture that you might decide to go on in the future. Personally, when I started out with my art business it took me a minute to realize …
If you are a frequent reader of my blog, you would know how much I love watching movies or documentaries on artists and their body of work. Cinema is an incredible medium that is able to combine the nuances of storytelling with the aesthetic beauty of visual art. Films are able to capture the sentimental …
As an artist, there is nothing more that gives you a sense of pride or accomplishment knowing that you can rely on your art to make a living full time. I remember the day clearly when I had managed to sell a couple of my artworks and after crunching numbers realized that I have a …
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With the inflation rates globally rising alarmingly over the past year or so, all of us have been looking for ways to be more financially literate and responsible with our money and investments. As a professional artist and someone who has been dedicated to expanding their financial knowledge, I have always been fascinated with art’s …
With the NFT market experiencing a slight lull currently, there is a lot of discussion and think pieces coming out on the various trajectories that the market can take. This slump in interest in NFT digital art was quite predictable, as anything that generates such palpable hype is not going to be able to maintain …
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As instinctual and passion-driven artists are, often artists are their own critics that stand in the way of creating authentically and freely. This can often lead to creative paralysis as artists who have so much to express are unable to do so, because they are caught in their mental loops of overthinking and complicating their …
Growing up, watching documentaries on the TV would be my favourite thing to do and that has not changed since. With streaming services abound during the Pandemic, I cannot even begin to tell you the amount of art documentaries that I have binge watched over the past 3 years. If you think about it, …
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Ever since I got fascinated with art at a young age, I remember being incredibly curious about the lives of artists who inspired me with their philosophies and art. Growing up and working on my craft, all I did was devour all the memoirs, biographies and documentaries that I could find on my favourite artists. …
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When it comes to creating art, be it as a hobby or as a fulltime profession, one has to wonder whether they are better off being self-taught or getting a formal art education in their chosen creative field. Having been a full-time artist for many years now, I always get asked this question from a …
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As artists and creatives, we all require feedback at times to keep on improving on our work and craft. However, asking and receiving feedback is not always the easiest thing especially if that feedback is on something that you have been pouring your heart and soul into. It is quite natural to feel defensive when …
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In this day and age, when you have to go viral on social media to be considered a “success” or an “overnight sensation” as an artist, we need to reconsider what it means to make valuable connections in the industry and to create art that is appreciated by our target audience and the masses overall. …
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As we enter the summery month of June, the official halfway point of the year, it is the ideal time to take stock of our goals, purposes and where we are on our self-development and empowerment journey. Over the past two years, it has become so easy to succumb to our inner saboteurs and outer …
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4 Up-and-Coming Female Contemporary Artists to watch out for The art market is a rapidly changing landscape with new artworks, artists and collectives emerging every day. That is the beauty of working in an industry that thrives on fresh creative talent and vision. Over the course of a few years, it has been incredible …
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Being a full-time female artist and running your own business is a tough enterprise, being a woman on top of that comes with its own set of challenges. I feel incredibly privileged for the career that I have and the opportunities that I have gotten along the way. They have all been a result of …
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Being a feminist and an artist myself, I have gotten substantial first-hand experience with the challenges that come with creating “female art”. The challenges come from various angles and corners: the industry, the market and society itself. “There is no market for the kind of work that you.” “Does it have to be so…feminist?” …
As the NFT market hits a turning point with the forces of demand and supply shifting and readjusting the Digital Economy, we are entering a new phase of the Art NFTs era. We have come a long way in the past two years, as NFTs came through the art world like a wrecking ball, disrupting …
My NFT Journey – A retrospective of 2021 and the Digital Art Boom Read More »
Picture this: you’re a digital artist who has spent weeks pouring your heart and soul into creating a collection of artwork that is reflective of your creative spirit. Then, you mint and pay for the gas, get your art on the blockchain and after that…. nothing. You don’t sell a single NFT and all those …
It is a prevalent opinion that the world of crypto, NFTs and (to an extent) IT is largely dominated by men, where women are relegated as outsiders who are trying to get in. However, this is far from reality, as we have seen over the past two years how women have capitalized on the evolving …
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…. And here we are. As I mentioned in my previous blog, The Ethernal Gates is an amazing new project that I have been working on for a while and today I will be giving you a sneak peek of what is in-store. Firstly, I would be amiss if I did not talk about my …
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In the rapidly growing and changing NFT ecosystem, there are numerous trends and developments taking place simultaneously. One of the major growing trends in the NFT sphere is that of generative art as NFTs. For those not involved in the minting and trading of NFTs, they might be befuddled by the whole generative aspect of …
It is truly a privilege for an artist to collaborate on a project that honours and celebrates the incredible journey of a nation which is changing the world. I had the immense pleasure of working on such a collaboration which extols the inspirational evolution of UAE. Titled “From Desert to Mars”, this project is the …
Nobody knew what NFTs were until they started getting sold for the millions of dollars in high profile NFT sales. Within a short span of two years, NFTs have made great leaps to reach new heights of technological and economical prosperity. The NFT community has also grown rapidly with nearly $41 billion worth of crypto …
With the NFT market hitting a bit of a slump at the moment, the importance of picking the right NFT marketplace to get you started on minting and collecting your NFTs is at a critical point. As NFTs and Metaverse became the buzzwords of 2021, ushering in the era of Web3, we saw the market …
It is finally here! I am incredibly happy to announce and celebrate my collaboration with the incredible Glenfiddich. In our collaboration, I have created a collection of exclusive NFT artworks and content inspired by the exotic sensory experience of Glenfiddich’s Gran Reserva. It has been nothing but an absolute pleasure working with the Glenfiddich team, …
With the NFT art craze still consistently in full swing, media has had a field day reporting about all the famous people who have tried to capitalize on this NFT gold rush. Celebrities, politicians, star athletes, tech giants have been promoting the NFTs that they have created and invested in on their social media platforms. …
Over the past couple of months, NFTs and the millions that people are earning off them have been all over the news. It has been quite the hot topic and as the way things are progressing, it will continue to be quite the conversational topic for years to come. This blog is not about the …
As artists, competing and making a living in the art market can be quite a challenge. Historically and traditionally, the art world has been quite informal when it came to concerns of money being exchanged between parties. This was largely due to the fact that back then they were few participants in the art market …
With NFTs taking the art market and the world by storm, artists have finally been given an opportunity to capitalize from their work in the digital realm. Since the pandemic hit, the traditional outlets for selling art such as galleries, studios and exhibitions were hindered in their operations as the world at large, locked down …
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With NFTs successfully taking over the digital art market of the 2020s and penetrating the pop culture universe, some would assume that NFTs were created just a year or two ago. Well, the reality is the modern version of NFTs as we know it has been in the making since early 2014. This blog will …
If you have been a frequent reader of my blog or have just been following the news, you must have noticed how much focus is being placed on digital art right now. With my past few blogs focusing on NFTs and investments in digital art, I wanted this one to focus on my personal history …
When it comes to purchasing art, our minds immediately wander off to the astronomical prices that collectors pay at highly publicized auctions. Well, the world of making and collecting art and the amount of artwork produced is incredibly diverse with what it has to offer and the price range at which you can get it …
Out of all the roles that we play in our lifetime, nothing is as important and lifechanging as the role of a parent in one’s life. Parenthood is a beautiful gift that comes with an incredible amount of responsibility, since as parents, our influence shapes the lives of our children. In this fast paced age …
With mental health coming to the forefront of public consciousness, the practice of mindfulness has become a recurring topic of interest and discussions all around the world. Mindfulness or meditation is not a recent invention but is a practice that is centuries old. The history of mindfulness can be traced to the ancient roots of …
Getting an art business of the ground is no easy feat and when you add technology to the mix, you are in for quite the challenge. For an artist, it is incredibly important to maintain an online presence as this allows for a wider viewership for one’s body of work and help build a following …
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Frida Kahlo…where do I begin with this marvellous woman? Arguably, the most recognizable female artist of all time, Frida means a lot to people all over the world. A feminist, a visionary artist, an activist, a cultural icon and a survivor – Frida wore many hats and blazed the trail for many. Always the prolific …
As a creator of NFTs, I get a lot of questions from curious people who are looking to create their own NFTs. With NFTs taking the physical and the digital world by storm, I thought it would be a perfect time to write a blog which answers 10 frequently asked questions that I get. Hopefully, …
Art has always been a powerful source of change and beauty in the world. It has helped usher in revolutions and renaissances that have altered the course of history. As massive the effects of art have been on a grander scale, it all starts with us being individually influenced by it. I still vividly remember …
A keen observer might have spotted the King of Hearts as a recurring figure in my paintings, hiding between the colourful patterns and the intricate designs. Although, I prefer to keep all of my patterns completely unique to every painting, I like to insert the King as a little Easter Egg connecting all the paintings …
Even though imitation is the greatest form of flattery, it can be quite harrowing for artists to see their work be used without their permission for financial gain which they do not get the benefit of. Copyright for artists can be quite the dry subject to broach, however it is important to talk about now …
Mental health is a cause that has always been near and dear to my heart and it has been quite pleasing to see how mental health awareness has gained relevance and importance in the past few years. With May being Mental Health Awareness month, it should not be lost on us that as we continue …
As digital art finally takes its well-deserved spot in the limelight, there is a growing curiosity about not just the art form’s legitimacy but its viability as a worthwhile investment. Being a contemporary artist who has been creating digital artwork for the past decade, I am witnessing an influx of people who are readily investing …
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It is the very nature of art to transform and evolve as time goes by reflecting the changes in society, economy, culture, the political landscape and ideologies. Over the past couple of years, it has been technology which has revolutionized the art industry by not only providing new artistic mediums but also introducing new methods …
There are very few people in the history of our civilization who not only lead a movement but change the course of humanity, Emmeline Pankhurst falls into this highly exclusive category. She is one of the most recognizable feminist icons, whose hard work and bravery was key in securing voting rights for women in the …
It is a privilege for artists to be able to create and work on their art every day, this becomes a compounded blessing when one gets the opportunity to display their work in their own gallery and have complete control over how their work is viewed. I am proud to have been able to do …
When it comes to placing a monetary value on your work that you had spent considerable time and effort on, it is quite understandable to get caught in an internal battle between what you THINK you work is worth and its actual market value. The price becomes a matter of self-esteem, self-worth and what the market is willing to pay. It is a …
When we think about having an art collection, there is a question that always pops up in our mind: how to build a valuable art collection? I have always believed that collecting and having art in your house is the most intimate glimpse that a guest can have of your personality and taste. This is why collecting art should be something that everybody should indulge …
As artists, inspiration is the fuel that drives us to wake up every morning and put something creative and expressive out in the world. At times, we find ourselves standing in front of blank canvases, paint brushes in hand and just not knowing what to do next. Just like a valuable energy source, artistic inspiration gets depleted at times and needs to be replenished for …
An art studio is a sacred place for an artist. Away from the hustle and bustle of our lives, it is a sanctuary that provides us space and time to work on our art and indulge all our creative impulses. In order for an art studio or space to fulfil its function as a haven …
After diving into the crafty world of art studio/space organisation, I thought why not take a deeper dive into keeping our art supplies in order and organised. As artists, our tools and supplies come in various shapes and sizes that need to be taken care for and organised in a manner that facilitate our creative …
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It is one of the most unfortunate things, when a beautiful piece of artwork is displayed in a way that detracts from its beauty instead of complimenting it. We have visited plenty of homes and galleries that have left a lot to be desired in how they display art pieces that could do justice to …
Paint brushes are like a wand for an artist that can conjure up magical paintings from the enchanting realm of our imagination. Therefore, using the right set of paint brushes is incredibly crucial for achieving the results that you would want from your acrylic artwork. If you are a budding artist who is about to invest in your first set of professional paint brushes or just an artist who …
A blank canvas is the beginning of a journey, where the first stroke of the paintbrush leads to artistic creation and self-expression. The canvas invites us to endless possibilities and is the foundation of every artwork that one might create. Therefore, to start off your artistic journey on the right footing, it is important to select a canvas that is better suited for your artistic vision and to preserve your artwork. So, for those looking …
Why varnish your paintings? Artists send incredible amount of time, effort and money to produce artwork which we want to endure the test of time. This is where varnish comes in to ensure that your paintings are well preserved and they look the best when being viewed by potential buyers or art enthusiasts. To help …
“In the future, there will be no female leaders. There will just be leaders.”— Sheryl Sandberg. Female empowerment has been my consistent source of artistic inspiration and ambition since I could remember. One can just take a look at my paintings and see the adulation that I have for the female spirit and form. It is unfortunate that the world sometimes does not share this view, and this …
Art and Interiors go hand in hand, as when a collector procures an artwork, there is a tremendous responsibility of ensuring that the piece is given the space and light that it deserves. This is where interiors and their design come in to play, in helping maintain the intricate balance between art and the space that it is displayed in. As a female artist with her own unique …