Watercolors

Painting in watercolurs was a natural progression from my sojourn with Sumi-e, as I wanted to introduce more colour into my work. Watercolors have a unique beauty.

Whether mixed intentionally or accidentally, the translucent colours blend into each other to create a freshness that emerges through each layer of paint. This water-based medium can often be challenging for beginners as it is difficult to rectify mistakes. But once mastered, it can be effectively used to create light and fresh, yet vibrant paintings. 

  • Inspired by photographs.

    1998 | 40x60 cms | 16x24 inches

    Watercolours on paper

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  • A beautiful mosque in the Bastakiya neighbourhood, the Al Faheidi Historical site of Dubai.

    2000 | 42x28 cms | 17x11 inches

    Watercolors on paper

  • Inspired by a photograph.

    2002 | 75x55 cms | 30x22 inches

    Watercolors on paper

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  • This young weaver learns the art of weaving.

    2001 | 42x28 cms | 17x11 inches

    Watercolors on paper

  • A nod to Dubai's heritage and the houses in which (primarily) Iranian Merchants lived in in Dubai in the 19th and early 20th century.

    2000 | 28x42 cms | 11x17 inches

    Watercolors on paper

  • Inspired by my sketches.

    2018 | 30x39 cms | 12x15 inches

    Watercolors on paper

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  • This painting was painted on location in the courtyard of one of the quaint, traditional houses in the Al Faheidi Historical site of Dubai. We, artists, were participating in a watercolor challenge thrown open to us by Dubai International Art Centre in collaboration with Winsor & Newton and some of us were sent up to the next round.

    2001 | 42x28 cms | 17x11 inches

    Watercolors on paper

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  • The absorbent paper that has been used as base, has been torn carefully along the edges and painted to look like on old-world painting.

    2000 | 30x40 cms | 12x16 inches

    Water colors on paper

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  • Inspired by a photograph.

    1997 | 75x55 cms | 30x22 inches

    Water colors on paper

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  • Inspired by my sketches.

    2018 | 30x27 cms

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  • Fresh bread made traditionally smells and tastes delicious.

    2001 | 28x42 cms | 11x17 inches

    Water colors on paper

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  • A cowherd awaiting her cows on the hills in Khajjiar in North India.

    2018 | 18x31 cms | 7x12 inches

    Ink and watercolours on paper

  • A young couple starting a new phase of life full of love and joy.

    2018 | 55x45 cms | 22x18 inches

    Ink on paper

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  • A portrait of a couple, painted for a farewell gift.

    2018 | 40x50 cms | 16x20 inches

    Ink on paper

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  • Sisters sharing a beautiful bond as they look forward to Eid celebrations. The background in the painting is inspired by the beautiful architecture of the bastaikya houses.

    1998 | 47.5x47.5 cms | 19x19 inches

    Water colors on paper

  • Inspired by the charming, 14 year-old Nadia Comaneci, who broke gymnast records with her perfect scores of ten (a first for gymnasts) in the 1976 Olympic games. She went on to winning 5 gold medals and my heart as well!

    2000 | 42x28 cms | 17x11 inches

    Water colors on paper

  • A Bedouin.

    1997 | 42x28 cms | 17x11 inches

    Water colors on paper

  • Inspired by the charming, 14 year-old Nadia Comaneci, who broke gymnast records with her perfect scores of ten (a first for gymnasts) in the 1976 Olympic games. She went on to winning 5 gold medals and my heart as well!

    2000 | 42x28 cms | 17x11 inches

    Water colors on paper

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  • Inspired by my sketches.

    2018 | 36x40 cms | 14x16 inches

    Water colors on paper

  • A young ballerina finds her poise.

    1978 | 42x30 cms | 17x12 inches

    Water colors on paper

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  • This painting was painted on location in the final round of the watercolor challenge thrown open to us by Dubai International Art Centre in collaboration with Winsor & Newton. We artists were on the beach of the iconic Dubai hotel, The One & Only Royal Mirage.

    2001 | 75x55 cms | 30x22 inches

    Water colors on paper

  • Inspired by a photograph.

    2002 | 55x75 cms | 2 paper2x30 inches

    Water colors on paper

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  • A metal kettle, Dharmsala, India.

    2018 | 23x20 cms | 9x8 inches

    Water colors on paper

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  • A bedouin trains his falcon.

    1997 |

  • Inspired by photographs.

    36x28 cms | 14x11 inches

    Water colors on paper

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  • Fiercely protective.

    1997 | 28x28 cms | 11x11 inches

    Water colors on paper

  • My very first water color painting under the tutelage of the inimitable and lovely Patricia Al Fakhri. Much gratitude to her and the way she guided me steering me back to adding details and depth to bring the painting up to a quality that made it sell at the opening of the DIAC annual exhibition back in 2000!! And thus began the journey!

    1997 |

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  • A desert Arab.

    1997 |

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