The Clever Wife release date: 1st of April 2022!

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Ayesha

At long last! My first illustrated children’s book is released next month! The Clever Wife is published by Wisdom Tales Press, and is a collaboration between me and acclaimed children’s author Rukhsana Khan. It is a Kyrgyz folktale about a … Continue reading →

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Beautiful, archival quality giclée prints of my work available online!

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Ayesha

I am delighted to announce the opening of my online shop! Please do take a look! Many of my most popular paintings are now available as limited edition giclée prints. It makes me very happy to know that a little … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 20, 2020 by Ayesha

A downloadable colouring sheet for you to design your own birds. Enjoy! Please see my two previous posts for more children’s activities, and also follow the link below: http://ayeshagamiet.com/pattern-in-islamic-art/teaching-resources-islamic-art/ Good luck with the home-schooling!

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Free, downloadable Islamic art colouring sheets for children

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Ayesha

Please feel free to download and print these children’s colouring sheets! I created these activities a few years ago, whilst working on a practical, hands-on, children’s guide to Islamic art. Sadly, my publisher was unable to complete the project due … Continue reading →

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New work added to my gallery!

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Ayesha

…and about time, too! New work has been added to the artwork and illustration galleries, and I have updated the workshop section with images from my classes in Doha and Cambridge. Pop along and take a look! P.S. This beautiful … Continue reading →

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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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The Enchanted Horse

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Ayesha

Story illustration to ‘The Enchanted Horse’ from The Arabian Nights. A Persian Prince whisks his beloved Bengali Princess across the sky on a magical ebony horse. Gouache, watercolour, gold leaf, shell gold and handmade Indian papers on hot-pressed watercolour paper.

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Introducing Ali Baba and family!

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Ayesha

“There once lived in a town of Persia two brothers, one named Cassim and the other Ali Baba. Their father divided a small inheritance equally between them. Cassim married a very rich wife, and became a wealthy merchant. Ali Baba … Continue reading →

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Ali Baba character sketches

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Ayesha

Just a few character sketches relating to the Ali Baba illustration, that I posted yesterday. Enjoy!

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Pretty Patterns from Islamic Textiles: Part 2

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Ayesha

Salwar Kameez illustration by Ayesha Gamiet 2010 Just a little sneaky peek at an illustration that I have been working on recently. I’m not sure whether or not it’s finished yet – I may add a few more details to … Continue reading →

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