My nr.1 goal for 2024

The goal of all goals is to have a purpose in life. Find out how this will develop for me in 2024 and what I’m planning to do.

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This is the place where I share EVERYTHING I know about Islamic geometric patterns: tools and supplies you need, books to read, drawing tips, painting tricks, how to look cool while avoiding a mental breakdown (oops, maybe I shouldn't have said that)...

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The goal of all goals is to have a purpose in life. Find out how this will develop for me in 2024 and what I’m planning to do.

My nr.1 goal for 2024

MOTIVATIONAL

From leadership to gardening. As the end of the year approaches, I am doing a recap of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in 2023.

Biggest lessons I learned in 2023

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One ruling pen can draw different line widths, while you need many technical pens to achieve the same result. They also need less attention which makes them perfect for artists and calligraphers.

Ruling pen: types and properties

TOOLS & SUPPLIES

There are some useless Islamic geometry tools that I can’t stop using. They are not essential. They are a waste of money indeed, yet I guarantee you need them in your life.

Useless Islamic geometry tools that just make sense

TOOLS & SUPPLIES

This is how three ruling pens, a heart-attack and my workaholic tendencies have brought me to the most expensive lesson I’ve learnt.

The most expensive lesson I’ve learnt as an Islamic geometry artist

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Have you ever faked to be an Islamic art professional? I did. And sincerely it couldn’t get better than this.

The time I faked being an Islamic art professional

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How do I organize an Islamic art workshop as an educator? If you are organizing your first in-person course or someone contacted you, here is what I would do…

How to survive your first Islamic art workshop as an educator

HOW TO

Nothing transformed my art quite like upgrading my art supplies. This is why I am sharing my favourite supplies for Islamic geometry here.

My favourite supplies for Islamic geometry and why

TOOLS & SUPPLIES

How do I find my first client? If you are just starting your art career or maybe even started a bit ago and business is slow here is what I would do

How to find your first client

HOW TO

The debate about Islamic art is very intricate and understanding who is right and who is wrong is not always easy. Let’s find it out together here.

The years-long discussion about Islamic art you should be aware of

ART TOPICS

I started coaching Islamic art artists because no one should wait years to see their dreams come true. And here is what I do.

Why I’ve started coaching Islamic art artists

ART TOPICS

Islamic geometry artist

There is one thing I wish I’d known sooner as an Islamic geometry artist and it has literally helped me land brand collaborations with ease.

One thing I wish I’d known sooner as an Islamic geometry artist

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I’m an artist, self-taught designer, and educator who is hell-bent on teaching everyone how to get started with Islamic geometry.
I've been in the game since 2016 and trust me when I say that one year from now you will wish you had started today.

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