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This picture captures Londoners going home along the Embankment. These are the early days of autumn, and people enjoy the last days of warm bright skies in between the short spurts of rain before winter sets in. Medium: Acrylic on paper Size: 37 cm x 32 cm -
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This scene shows Piccadilly in the morning. The figures represent the early morning worker, a couple from the previous night, shoppers and tourists. Medium: Acrylic on paper Size: Framed: 40 cm x 29 cm -
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This scene captures the light as it fades. It was a rainy day but then the sun came out. Medium: Acrylic and Oil Size: Framed 17.5 cm x 22 cm -
This painting was inspired by the warm, and hot colours and cultures of the Mediterranean. Zahra spent many years living in Southern Europe and fell in love with the warmth of the people, cuisine and environment. Here she pays homage to one of the happiest times of her life. Inspired by the great Dutch Masters Vanitas paintings. Aspects maintained the table cloth, parts of the flowers, fruit basket and fruit, and reflection. The Cirle of Life looks at the idea of birth, youth maturity and death. the clock in the background signals the passing of time with the hour of three being shown. This is the time where the afternoon leads to early evening, the light of life is disappearing. The butterfly is part of the birth and change to flowering or coming of age. The colours have the vibrancy of youth. The right side is youth and life but the left shows the flowers losing their petals and leaves are falling. I painted in blocks of colour inspired by cartoons, colouring books following numbers and stained class windows. Medium: Oils on canvas board Size: Framed - 58 cm x 69 cm -
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This painting represents the lifestyle of the Mediterranean culture. The warm colour palette reflects the heat, bright lights and colours of southern Europe. Medium: Acrylic and Oil Size: Framed 17.5 cm x 22 cm -
This image depicts a lovely crisp and magical Christmas evening in Northern Scandinavia. The building is traditionally wooden, though modernised within. These buildings are typical across the region in an effort to preserve the heritage, antiquity, and fairy-tale atmosphere that charms all those who visit. Here I capture the warmth of the homes, lives and people that live within, in this beautiful part of the world. Medium: Colour Pencils on paper Size: Framed 62 cm x 52.5 cm -
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This painting was made during the early and formative years of my career as an artist. I was creating my own style and voice by learning from the masters. Heavenly Harbour is a sketch and a study for a future painting. It is inspired by and adapted from the work of Italian Masters and artists such as Kim, in terms of composition and features. However it is my own creative message by transforming some of the composition and adding elements. It represents an imagined a paradise and utopia along the Adriatic Coast of Italy and Croatia. It has several symbols to convey the message. The Christian elements are conveyed in the Dove that symbolises the spirit or Christ, the electricity pole is shaped as a cross, the children embracing each other symbolise unconditional love and protection for your family and for humanity. The number 7 by the door is the sabbath or the day of rest which is emphasised by the parked bicycle and a couple in a boat admiring and contemplating the flowers. Medium: Oils Size: unframed canvas board - 49 cm x 59 cm -
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This painting was made during the early and formative years of my career as an artist. I was creating my own style and voice by learning from the masters. Venetian Delight is a sketch and a study for a future painting. It is inspired by and adapted from the work of Masters such as Kim and Canaletto, in terms of composition and features. However it is my own creative message with some transformation of the composition, colour scheme and the addition of elements. It represents an imagined romantic, but also a realistic scene as a precarious electricity line crosses from end of the canal to another in the distance. It shows the famous Venetian Gondolas with passengers. One of rowers passes the house of his 'inamorata' as she waits by the door to see him. She is his Venetian delight. Above her on the right is the Italian flag which shows the pride and love of the people for their country. The golden cords that tie the boats to the poles depict the splendour and majesty of Venice. Medium: Oils Size: unframed canvas board - 49 cm x 59 cm -
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This picture captures the misty and damp early morning in the protected forests of Northern Scandinavia. These forests are carefully preserved and remain untouched. They are breathtakingly majestic and bewitching to all those who visit. The forests are the home to many wonderful birds and animals that are indigenous to the region. Medium: Oils Size: Framed 45 cm x 43 cm -
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This painting was made during the early and formative years of my career as an artist when I was creating my own style and voice. It is a sketch and a study for a future painting. It is inspired by the work of Civardi, but is my own creative message, composition and colour scheme. It represents an imagined farmer's wife. She depicts the hard life these women lead in many rural communities in Italy. The cross, left carelessly on the table, suggests the turning away from religion and a sense of disappointment, loss of hope and fatigue with life. Medium: Colour pencils Size: Framed - 20 cm x 20 cm -
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This picture captures a tree on an isolated hilltop. It is based on my imagination and is a metaphor for the human condition. Medium: Oils Size: Framed 45 cm x 43 cm -
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This picture captures the thunderous power of nature. It is based on my imagination and observations. The image reminds man of their mortality and the promise of eternity. It is inspired by the work of the German Romantic art movement. Medium: Oils Size: Framed 45 cm x 43 cm -
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This painting was made during the early and formative years of my career as an artist. I was creating my own style and voice by learning from the masters. Playing the Blues is a sketch and a study for a future painting. It is inspired by and adapted from the work of masters such as McCraid (?) and Blanchard, in terms of composition and features. However it is my own creative message by transforming some of the composition, features, and the addition of elements such as the musician. Features changed: the buildings have been simplified; the wall and lamp posts, and the bench has also been changed. The figures remain almost the same. The shapes and colours have been changed. The reflections have also been altered. Playing the Blues represents an imagined romantic, but also a realistic scene as a musician plays the blues along London's Embankment. He is one of the countless musicians that add life, vibrancy, joy and colour to this part of a London. Medium: Acrylic Size: Framed - 43 cm x 45 cm -
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This image depicts a lovely, warm sunset from the window of a traditional wooden and stone home. These treasures can still be found in some remote parts of the Mediterranean and Aegean in an effort to preserve the heritage, antiquity, and a bygone time that charm all those who visit. Here I capture the simplicity, yet warmth and hospitality of homes, lives and people that live within, in this beautiful and vibrant part of the world. These are symbolised by the bottle of wine, the pan to cook with and peaches on the table. The hot colour palette reflects the atmosphere, nature and culture of the people and country. Medium: Colour Pencils Size: Framed 59 cm x 49.5 cm -
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This painting captures people enjoying a stroll along the Embankment in an early autumn day. Medium: Oils and some acrylic on paper Size: Framed 34 cm x 29cm -
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This painting was made during the early and formative years of my career as an artist. I was creating my own style and voice by learning from the masters. A Victorian Christmas is a study work of Fairlove's work. I remained as faithful as I could to his work but changed some of the colours in terms of saturation and values. I love Victorian art and architecture, and all things from antiquity. Medium: Oils Size: Framed - 59 cm x 69 cm -
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My interest in past and peoples lives is a constant presence in my paintings. Here I capture the remains of a old house that will be removed as modernity sets in. I wonder who and what kind of lives were lived in this old house. The watercolours is inspired by my studies of the work of Civardi. Medium: Watercolours Size: Framed - 30 cm x 24 cm -
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This scene captures the a day at Devon, the English Riviera. The title reflects a dream that these two little sisters are having of their coming holiday. I had seen various variations done of this painting, so I couldn't identify who was the original artist. But I loved this image so much when I was trying to develop as an artist that I decided to make my own variation. I added a different background with a lighthouse, changed the the shapes of reflections and sky. One of the things I wanted to do was explore blocks of colour like cartoons and stained glass windows. Medium: Oils Size: Framed 17.5 cm x 22 cm -
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This painting was inspired by the warm and hot colours and cultures of the Mediterranean. Zahra spent many years living in Southern Europe and fell in love with the warmth of the people, cuisine and environment. Here she pays homage to one of the happiest times of her life. Medium: Oils on paper Size: Framed - 36 cm x 44 cm -
This image is a display of luscious fruits and a carafe of wine on a elaborate cloth draped over a corner table. It has a smooth sheen and high gloss finishing that resembles an oil painting. Medium: Colour Pencils. Size: Framed 27.5 cm x 27.5 cm -
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This delicate and detailed watercolours depicts the famous and iconic hotel in the heart of London. Medium: Watercolours Size: Framed 40 cm x 43cm -
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This painting was made during the early and formative years of my career as an artist. I was creating my own style and voice by learning from the masters. This painting is based and inspired by my studies of famous artists such as Reeves. It captures Houses of Parliament by night. Here I tried to remain faithful to Reeve's work but there were some changes. Medium: Oils on Board Size: Framed - 43 cm x 45 cm -
I studied Renaissance art and have always loved this period. Madonna and Child is a study of the famous painting by Raphael d'Urbino. It is inspired by visit to London's National Gallery. I continually look back on the Italian masters to learn and practice. Medium: Colour pencil and pencils on paper backed by hard board, Mounted Size: 39cm x 29cm -
This painting captures a young couple in a tender moment. They stand in front of the beautiful and iconic St Paul's Cathedral, a symbol of light, love, peace and harmony. Medium: Colour Pencils with a glossy and silky finish that resembles an oil painting. Size: Framed 34 cm x 29cm -
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This picture captures the speed and power of the steam engine as it rushes past the landscapes of Britain. Medium: Colour Pencils Size: Framed 27 cm x 27 cm -
Luxuria depicts the opulence of an imperial bouquet. It speaks of a bygone era when such displays were fashionable in the Imperial and Royal courts of the world Medium: Oils and Acrylics Size: Framed 48 cm x 38 cm -
This image represents the unity of siblings and a family. It is part of a series of paintings that are a metaphor for life and relationships. Medium: wax and oil based pencils with an oil painting finish. Varnished Size: Framed 24cm x 24cm -
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This image shows a young girl contemplating her life. She stands alone and quietly as she looks out at the bridge. The rains are slowly coming as the sky darkens. Medium: Oils and Acrylics on paper. Size: Framed 40 cm x 43cm -
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The image depicts the an orange with a swirling and dancing peel. It is a metaphor living and loving life. I love warm colours.
It is inspired by my studies of the paintings done during the 16th and 17th centuries by Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Zubaran and Nickelsen all who used black and dark backgrounds, and swirling movements to make colours stand out more and provide action. I love the way black makes the colours stand out. I continue to stdy and learn from them in my efforts to be a good artist.
Medium: Oils and some oil pencils on oil paper. Varnished Framed Size: 12cm x 15cm Image Size: 9 cm x 11 cm -
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The image depicts two peppers. I find that hot colours against a black background provide a wonderful effect. Here I play with humour and words.
Medium: Oils and some oil pencils with an oil painting finish on paper. Varnished
Framed Size: 12.5 x 10.5 cm Image Size: 10.5 x 9.5 cm
