Pencil Drawing 'Carpet Seller Portrait' The design of the shisha

The design of the shisha (or hookah) has been inspired by the traditional khaleeji henna patterns used to adorn the hands of Gulf ladies for special events such as Weddings

Experimentation is a key element in Faika Al Hassan's art practice

by Artist Abbas Al Mosawi

Carnelian is a translucent reddish-brown gemstone which was once thought to still the blood and calm the temper

Pencil Drawing 'Carpet Seller Portrait' The design of the shishaDrawing by Mark Rigby, reproduced on museum fine art Gicle print, ready to frame, 42 x 30 cm including mount. Mark enjoys capturing the faces of 'real' people in the souks of Saudi Arabia. This drawing is the second pencil study of this charming old man who was sitting outside his carpet shop in Dirah. This study focused on his attractive face, full of character. Abut the artist: Mark has worked as an artist photographer for nearly 30 years, 9 of them