Dusk to dawn by Mariam Jawed in Karachi

I am an emerging artist living and working in Pakistan. My work is mostly inspired by the beauty of the land and sea around me. I am interested in capturing and conveying the movement of my subjects in a realistic style. I am mostly self-taught. I usually choose my media according to the subject and while I enjoys watercolor, oils, ceramics and print media, my favorite is acrylic on canvas. I find it easier to achieve crisper, more vibrant paintings using acrylics than oils. In the fast paced world we live in, acrylic is an ideal medium of expression for me as the paints are fast drying and so forgiving allowing me to work quickly and apply multiple layers in a single sitting .Like any artist I am sensitive to the social, political, cultural and environmental issues prevalent in my time and my work reflects my feelings.