Author: Sabra Awlad Issa

  • How to paint a non-consensual smile

    How to paint a non-consensual smile

    The kid and I were on a trip. I don’t do phone photos so I pushed my over-sized lens in his face. He grimaced. “Look normal!”, I said. “No.” “Please?” “No mum!” I twist my face behind the camera into a weird expression. It doesn’t take much. He smiled and that was that. A non-consensual…

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  • I’m tired and it’s affecting my art routine

    I’m tired and it’s affecting my art routine

    As much as I try to stay away from posting too much negativity on my blog or social media channels, I can’t really go any other way right now. I know that many of you are shocked, angry, sad, all of the above, by the shit that is the world right now. Some of us…

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  • Planning a new painting

    Planning a new painting

    Come sketch with me as I plan a new painting and update you a bit on life and work.

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  • February

    February

    February was a wet, windy and somewhat practical month for me. I didn’t do a lot of art, but I spend a lot of time re-organising my studio, getting my paperwork in order and just general practical stuff that comes with running a business. It’s also time to get back into lesson recording mode again! …

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  • January, a clean palette

    January, a clean palette

    After working on last year’s exhibition, my head was exploding with ideas, visuals that I needed to get out and on paper. Things that had to be done. Pronto! But at the same time I realised that my current workflow needs revision and change. I was a little high I think, on a successful event…

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  • A 2023 recap

    A 2023 recap

    I always wanted to do these end-of-the-year-recaps, including goals for the new year and what not. But winter often isn’t my best season. This year however, is not so bad so I figured I’d make good use of that! My depression isn’t really related to any particular season, but the dark and cold winter does…

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  • A Whisper of Hope II

    A Whisper of Hope II

    “A Whisper of Hope II” 70×100 cm, oil on panel This work was custom framed by Ka-Art Zeist. The frame is included in the price. Due to its size and weight, this work can be purchased locally only. Pick up or transport by courier. Private viewings are possible, just contact me through the form below.…

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  • A Whisper of Hope I

    A Whisper of Hope I

    “A Whisper of Hope I” 70×100 cm, oil on panel This work was custom framed by Ka-Art Zeist. The frame is included in the price. Due to its size and weight, this work can be purchased locally only. Pick up or transport by courier. Private viewings are possible, just contact me through the form below.…

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  • A Whisper of Hope III

    A Whisper of Hope III

    “A Whisper of Hope III” 70×100 cm, oil on panel This work was custom framed by Ka-Art Zeist. The frame is included in the price. Due to its size and weight, this work can be purchased locally only. Pick up or transport by courier. Private viewings are possible, just contact me through the form below.…

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