Updated Website.

I've just updated my Website (online portfolio), check it out here.

Liverpool:: Graphic Design Exhibition.

I'm taking part in an exhibition this month, June 7th till the 29th, in Liverpool. If you're there by any chance it would be nice to go check it out (and send over photos, of course!).

You can read more about it and the participating designers/illustrators here.  

Fann Fun at the Children's Museum Jordan.

Fann Fun will be at the Children's Museum Tomorrow, May the 16th for their Independence Carnival 2014. Be there or be square!


Find out more about it here.

Katara Art Center: Amman Pop-up Shop

The Amman Design Pop-Up Shop opened at Katara Art Center (KAC) in Doha, Qatar last month and will stay open till the 15th of June, if you're there you should go check it out!

Here are some pictures courtesy of KAC.

        

Toot toot.

 

Last week I was asked to design a tshirt for a bride and her friends. The bride will be leaving to Beirut after she gets married, so, toot toot ala Beirut!
    And for her friends...     

Amman Design Pop-Up Shop.

I'll be taking part in Amman Design Pop-up Shop in Doha, Qatar on the 30th of April till the 15th of June.

You'll find poster prints of my original water color paintings, postcards, and Fann Fun props boxes.

If you're there you should GO!

You can read more about it by going here.



Curated by the design_atelier_, the Amman Design Pop-Up shop will feature unique items from 14 designers living and working in Amman. The pop-up opens at 7pm on Wednesday 30th of April and is on until the 15th of June at Katara Art Center in Doha.

Opening Reception: Wednesday 30 April 7-9pm
Pop-Up Duration: April 30-15 June 2014

Introducing: Fann Fun

I've launched a new project. One that I hope would bring lots and lots of laughter and joy to any gathering. If I were to describe it in two words then I'd say it's a "Photo booth take-out".

You can read more about it by visiting our page: www.fannfun.me
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/fannfunjo

And we're on Instagram too: fannfunjo

Celebrating a love union.

 I had the pleasure of working on Zayn   ab's wedding card illustration this past May. Here goes.

Animal Series.

I've been busy working on a whole new series I came up with, of course, the Arab element is evident; as in most of my work, but this time without the use of my usual Arabic lettering, but symbols or outfits that have an Arab touch instead.

Here's a sneak preview. Good news on the way, will let you in soon.

L

Fashion 4 a Cause tank design.

A few weeks ago a very special event was launched at Wild Jordan. Artists and designers came together and designed graphics that were printed on tank tops, to help raise money for the completion of the King Hussein Cancer Center extension building.

I feel so lucky to have been part of it. Fashion 4 A Cause tank tops can be found at the Wild Jordan shop and PinkDust.

I wish I had photos of the other designs, but here's a good excuse for you to go check them out yourself!

 

Empathy vs Sympathy.

A wonderful animated short telling the different between empathy and sympathy, as described by Dr Brené Brown. She says: "The truth is, rarely can a response make something better, what makes something better is connection."

Watch.

New items added to my Etsy store.

I've added a few original paintings and prints to my store.

Check them out here.

Art for Sale Opening Night.

  

The Studio's Art for Sale opening night happened last Thursday the 5th, if you haven't been, you still have a chance till the 15th. I wouldn't miss it if I were you!

  My four babies hanging on the wall.     Artwork by Leila Demashqieh that I had to own

Art for Sale Event.

If you're in Amman, tonight is a night you wouldn't want to miss, the opening of Art Week Amman's Art for Sale event at The Studio, which I happen to be part of, with four artworks.

Tonight is the opening night, at 7pm. Be there or be square.

For more info click here.

Children's illustration.

I've been busy with a few projects, and this is one of them (my favorite).
I'll talk more about it in another post (it's almost out).

Hello Blog, with capital "B".

Life has been good lately, no butterfly pooping and rainbows though.

News? I'm working on a super (awesome), kick-ass, idon'thaveenoughwordstodescribeit kind of project (well two actually)... and one of them is a personal project of mine that I've been working on hours-on-end. It does get tiring, but I'm so excited to get it out in the public that I'm kicking my own butt to get it out.

I will be posting about it sometime (soon), it should be out by the end of Ramadan if all goes smoothly and if I don't get sick/hit by a bus/beaten up (God forbid).

I've also come across some really good music (how would I even go on without music in life, oh music, I love you so, muah)... might be my meds talking right now (or not).

Anyway, here's a doodle I made that was inspired by Daughter's song Smother (beautiful, beautiful lyrics by the way).

 

Syntax Interface 2013: Celebrating 15 years

This Saturday was an unforgettable one for all the people who were/are involved with Syntax. We all celebrated Syntax's 15th birthday with a handful of inspiring talks and then dinner up on the roof with some awesome music, and of course, company.

To many, many years to come, happy birthday Syntax.

SYNTAX / TRANSFORMING EXPERIENCES from SYNTAX on Vimeo.

On the sunny side.

Hope you're having a wonderful time in the sun... If you're stuck indoors, well... you know you do have a very good excuse to escape the office (even if only for a tad bit).

Yislamoo interview.

I know I've been probably annoying anyone reading my blog with all my recent interviews, but I promise I will be posting new work soon...

Meanwhile, check out Yislamoo's interview with me for another upcoming greeting card, here.

Hope this year brings joy and success to all you guys!

L

One of my first.

While rummaging through an old drawer, I found this piece of paper that I did in nursery. Green and red were always a favorite (still are).