ARI Arts

Arabic Calligraphy Demo Part I: Here, he is intentionally using ordinary student-grade materials like sharpies, so that anyone can follow along. So epic to have been able to meet such a talented artist in person. Do check out his work online! http://cliftonartgallery.com/artist/bin-qulander/

So excited to finally share with you this commission that I made for Rosemary Killeen! This large 11 x 14" watercolour portrait depicts the beautiful newlywed couple Caryn and Callum with their cat, Winston . The video walks you through most of the process behind the commission... Although it doesn't have the initial thumbnail sketches and notes I took about the couple to get to know their personality better. But you can see the rough draft, outline, 1st version and final version! I wasn't satisfied with how the 1st version came out so I started again on a fresh piece of paper. I would never give anything to a client that I'm not 100% satisfied with! I'm very happy with how the final version turned out. Can you think of a more perfect wedding gift?

Happy Saturday everyone! I do post regularly on my photography Instagram account: @ariarts_photography Now posting photos from Scotland!

Day 20 of lettering good vibes challenge! So much fun experimenting with new techniques today and I learned a lot! Don't you just love how the ink swirls in the water??

Super grateful for the beautiful sunlight illuminating my work. Check out those bright oranges!

"If you always put limit on everything you do, physical or anything else. It will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." -Bruce Lee