Ebru Art Water Marbling by Daniela Waheed in Ras Al-Khaimah

Daniela Waheed (nee Godoy) is a Canadian Argentinian artist, educator, and PhD candidate whose research centers on ekphrasis, material culture, and the dialogue between image and text. A professional marbler based in the United Arab Emirates, she specializes in Turkish Ebru and Japanese Suminagashi, exploring how visual art can inspire storytelling, reflection, and emotional expression.Through her platform @marblingme, Daniela teaches traditional and contemporary art techniques including marbling, Kintsugi, cyanotypes, suminagashi, ekphrasis, and neurographics. Her workshops blend mindful making with creative writing, encouraging participants to slow down, observe closely, and transform visual experiences into words.Daniela also teaches as an adjunct university instructor, bringing her passion for narrative craft and creative expression into the academic space. Her artwork has been featured at the RAK Fine Arts Festival, Dubai Culture Calligraphy Biennale, Sikkha Art and Design Festival, DIFC Art Nights, and more. She was a Semi Finalist at the Lucca Biennale Cartasia 2024 and an award winning designer for the Dubai Co Chocolat Ramadan Collection. In 2024, she appeared on the cover of Blank Spaces Magazine. Her work bridges art and writing, honoring endangered artistic traditions while opening pathways for contemporary creativity.