Drink
Posted on September 27, 2010 2 Comments
I don’t drink. But funny enough, only now, at 40, do I feel the peer pressure to do it. I don’t want people to think I’m such a pill for not drinking. And I don’t want to not be invited anywhere because I don’t drink. So I’ve devised a plan. I will say that I’m an alcoholic. I figure that I’d get more respect for having a disease than being a prude. Even though by doing so, I am being a big, fat, disrespectful liar. Which I’d also rather be than a prude.
You & I Happen
Posted on September 26, 2010 Leave a Comment
When I draw in my sketchbooks, I rarely have a plan. This sketch is no different. I started with the red figure. Then the black figure happened and evoked a feeling in me of love and gratitude. I am thankful for my friend who I needed all of last week and who was there for me and still is. Always. And I mean ‘always’ in a good way.
Teddy Bee, My Girls & Me
Posted on September 26, 2010 1 Comment
teddy bee, my girls & me, 2010, acrylic on canvas, 76cm x 122cm
I finally finished the painting this morning. Click here for the Facebook invite, and here for Teddy’s blog.
New Sketchbook|Kudos
Posted on September 25, 2010 2 Comments
I finished one of my sketchbooks yesterday. So last night I visited the stationary store which I had previously bought this particular sketchbook from. Of course, they didn’t have it anymore, so I ended up buying a Derwent journal because the idea of it being a ‘perfect travel companion’ appealed to me. And now that I have a traveling journal, maybe I will travel more often. Buying a completely new type of book felt like I needed a new pen. So I ended up buying two Rotring Isographs, one with a .25 mm nib and the other-hold your breath-a .18 mm nib. I also thought: why not go all out and buy some red ink. You can’t imagine my excitement as I left the store with a new treasure in my bag.
Sketchbook Twenty Ten Two|Last Page
Posted on September 24, 2010 2 Comments
When I did this sketch, I wasn’t aware that it was drawn on the last sketchable page in this book, my second of the Sketchbook Twenty Ten books. So I was a little shocked when I felt the quality of the page, grainless and smooth. Plus I’ve always believed in the necessity of good-byes and felt a little robbed of my moment to say farewell. So I drew on the last, last page. Adios, amigo. I’ll be buying a new book soon.
Teddy Bee Almost Complete
Posted on September 23, 2010 Leave a Comment
a teddy with my girls in my studio
I started this painting months and months ago after a visit from Teddy Bee and his mom/companian/human friend. It’s going to be sold for a charity of his choice soon. I’ll post the final painting and more details by Sunday.
Waiting for the Tutor to Leave
Posted on September 21, 2010 2 Comments
This is basically what I do when I’m waiting for my children’s tutor to be done and leave. Ho hum.
Me
Posted on September 21, 2010 5 Comments
because i am
It sucks when you feel like you’re shunned. I know I am loved by the people who matter, but sometimes I want the people who don’t matter to me anymore to matter again. I want them to matter to me because they should matter to me. I don’t want to be rejecting them in my heart and mind, just to protect myself from the pain they inflict on me and others. That is not normal, but I’m afraid it’s going to have to be my normal from now on.
Gallery Tilal|Eve Takes a Profile Picture
Posted on September 19, 2010 7 Comments
she's holding a canon G9. my beloved camera
I started this painting earlier today. Don’t be impressed, a lot of the paint was already on there (I rarely do this, but I’m painting over an old one that was sitting heavy on my mind).
Stories of Eves|Eve & Adam
Posted on September 19, 2010 4 Comments
eve and adam, 2010, acrylic and collage on canvas, 140cm x 235cm
I decided for my March exhibition at Gallery Tilal to continue my Stories of Eves series. I just feel like I haven’t explored the subject to my fullest capacity (in other words, I’m still not bored with it). And in light of some personal current events, there is still so much I want to say about the subject of Eve as a woman (no matter how cliched it might sound). Read More
The Cuckoo Well
Posted on September 19, 2010 2 Comments
A few years ago I read the book Veronica Decides to Die by Paolo Coelho. There were many poignant parts but the story that stuck out the most, and that I still remember, was the allegory of the well. It summed up my existence in this mad desert. Every day gets more difficult for me in this country, this society. Of course people might jump to the conclusion that I am being anti-nationalistic, but it’s quite the opposite. Every chance I get I fight for this country, because at the end of the day I want this to be a society that I am happy to live in, one that I can say I’m proud to be a part of. But sometimes I feel like I’m the only madwoman here, that everyone else has it right: from the corruption and the arrogance (all ages, all strata) to the educational system and our governing body (can’t talk too deeply about this because honestly I can’t keep up with what’s going on) to the way people drive, so uncivilized and revolting. Everything is so ugly, but I am the madwoman. Which takes me back to the story of the well.
I can’t remember the details of the story, but basically (I think-my memory may have altered it a little to suit my situation, I don’t know) there was this kingdom of more or less sane people and everyone was more or less happy on a more or less similar wavelength. Then someone discovered a well, drank from it and went mad. I can’t remember why but ultimately everyone drank from this well. Everyone but the King and Queen, who eventually decided to drink from it to keep their sanity (by going insane like everyone else).
Really. It’s all fucked up. But I’ll never drink from the well.
Stories of Eves at Dar.Nur
Posted on September 16, 2010 Leave a Comment
peekaboo
I visited my Eves at Dar.Nur this morning and they look great! I’ve posted some photos to show you, and possibly to entice you to go in and see them face to face. Read More
New Painting|Two Girls in a Courtyard (Yes, Still Untitled)
Posted on September 15, 2010 1 Comment
approaching completion and hopefully arriving at a name
My Friends & Me|Go Fish
Posted on September 12, 2010 1 Comment
kuwaiti photographer reda salem saw my post yesterday and took it a step further. it elicited a 'what the' from me and then a huge smile when i discovered his addition to my drawing.
I started this blog a year ago for a few reasons. One of the main reasons was to share my work with others and garner immediate feedback. I never really hoped for more than a good discussion, which I must admit I rarely get. But throughout the year, I did manage to find a few surprises in my mailbox. Thanks, Reda, for taking a step. To check out Reda Salem’s work, click on fish. Over the bridge for my original sketch.
Babies on the Mind
Posted on September 8, 2010 3 Comments
a fellow bloggist, yousef alshaikh, left me a comment on facebook that 'this is just so weird! i drew a very similar sketch a few days back and called it "the making of you".' this is his sketch.
my drawing from the 'original virtue' slideshow
Click here to see the slideshow and here to enter Yousef Alshaikh’s world.
New Name Cards
Posted on September 8, 2010 1 Comment
It’s that time again. Having my works at Dar.Nur requires a new set of name cards. Because they are hand drawn, I can just do a few at a time. This is the first batch. Read More
Dar.Nur|Stories of Eves
Posted on September 8, 2010 1 Comment
eve, the bees and an apple, 2010, collage on fabric, 50cm x 50cm
I have finished the first four pieces of the Stories of Eves. When I started this series for Dar.Nur, I intended on doing just four, but I’m not ready to let go yet. I’m taking the works to Dar.Nur today and they will be up and ready for their audience after Eid break. Please check Dar.Nur for details. Read More
8 minutes 48 seconds
Posted on September 6, 2010 3 Comments
Drawn to Heavyweight by Infected Mushroom Read More
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