Author Archives: Ayesha

Interested in running a workshop with me?

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Ayesha

Interested in learning about Islamic and/or traditional arts? If so, why not book me for a workshop? Please contact me to find out about classes in geometry, arabesque design, colour harmony and illuminated manuscripts. And don’t forget to check out the … Continue reading →

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Great News!: I’ve been offered a place at Cambridge University!

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Ayesha

I have some very exciting news: I’ve just been offered a place on the Art & Design PGCE (teacher training course) at Cambridge University! I am THRILLED to receive my offer, and can’t wait to start my studies in September! … Continue reading →

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Portuguese Sketches

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Ayesha

Just a few more sketches from last month’s holiday in Portugal. Both are a little unfinished, but perhaps I’ll use my photographs to help complete them at some point.

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Pastel work

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Ayesha

Some work with pastel pencils and coloured pencil…

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Sketchbook Pages

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Ayesha

Just a few bird studies from my sketchbook. I’ve used a 0.2 waterproof marker with watercolour pencils in the sketch above. I’m pretty pleased with the vibrancy of the pencils – didn’t expect for them to be so nice and … Continue reading →

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Exciting news: I have an agent!

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Ayesha

I am delighted to announce that my illustration work is now represented by the wonderful Teresa Kietlinski at Prospect Agency in New York! I am absolutely over the moon about this news! Acquiring an agent to represent my published work … Continue reading →

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34th Worldwide Sketchcrawl at the Natural History Museum, London

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Ayesha

Last Saturday, I attended my first ever “sketchcrawl” at the Natural History Museum in London. If you don’t know what a sketchcrawl is, take a look at the Urban Sketchers blog, where artists (both amateur and professional) share their sketches … Continue reading →

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Bird studies

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Ayesha

Just a few sketches that I have been doing in preparation for a project that I hope to be starting next year. More on this soon! For anyone looking for a great resource of wildlife images, the National Geographic website … Continue reading →

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Sketching

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Ayesha

A few weeks ago I was feeling a little worn out and tired. Do you ever get that feeling when you’re just too sluggish to focus on your work? Perhaps the cold and lack of sunlight was taking it’s toll. … Continue reading →

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Hello, Mr President!

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Ayesha

Two weeks ago, I had the honour of being asked to give a demonstration of my illumination work to the Turkish President and First Lady, who were on a state visit to the UK. The demonstration took place at Clarence … Continue reading →

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