A journey of healing and discovering my passions...

Hi, I’m Fatima, a self taught alcohol ink artist, Arabic calligrapher and a pharmacist by Profession. I discovered my love for art on a journey of healing and transformation that started back in 2017.

 Following the birth of my second daughter I suffered from postnatal depression and needed to find a creative outlet as therapy. It was a journey of self discovery, learning to let go and finding my passion. I'm currently living in London where I was raised and originally from Iraq.

Alcohol ink as a medium is so much fun to work with. It is spontaneous, dynamic, difficult to control and so mesmerising to watch that once I had a go at it I was hooked. Each piece you create is so unique and different and impossible to replicate and I absolutely love that!

It is my way to reconnect with myself and recharge every evening. It is my true happy place. When I’m creating and in my flow state, my mind is silent and calm. I love working with bold and vibrant colours that radiate happiness and beauty.

I have enjoyed exploring different painting techniques, working on various sizes of work and  trying out different and contrasting colour combinations. I’ve attempted alcohol inks on many surfaces, Yupo paper, Nara paper, canvas, ceramic tiles, artboards, mugs, planters, egg holders, plates, glass and aluminium panels.

The Arabic language has always been a fascination for me and so after I started my thorough calligraphy course, I was determined to add it to my art pieces. Calligraphy unlike alcohol inks requires a lot more precision and pen accuracy, but merging these two arts together worked beautifully.

I often add the words of God (Allah) to my artwork to add to its beauty and to act as a spiritual uplifting reminder of our creator and our true values and principles.

I love spending time with my family, travelling and exploring different countries, adventure and thrills and appreciating the beauty that is nature all around us!

Thank you once again for joining me and I hope you enjoy my work.