Waning Painting

Asma Tariq, an artist, holding a Masters Degree in Fine Arts from the Institute of Art & Design - University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Asma's work revolves around all mediums, ranging from oil paintings to water colors, acrylic, pastels, pencil & charcoal sketching and realistic / abstract sculpture. She has the honor of attaining a position in the group of first Traditional Miniature painters at the Institute of Art & Design. A major part of Asma's paintings are inspired by nature, reflecting the true beauty of nature, along with peace and relaxation. Either its oil or water, or it is realistic or abstract; each of her strokes is about praising the beauty of nature that Allah has blessed this world with. Her distinctive paintings are the ones that are inspired by classic Mughlia style. They comprise of highly detailed work that is only possible by using a hand made one hair paintbrush. In order to give intricate details, a magnifying glass is used to attain finest perfection down to the tiniest micro details. To further enhance the classic Mughal style paintings, rich real gold paste is used to paint the jewelry in such paintings. These unique and classic paintings reflect emotions and feelings of love. Another exclusivity about these miniature paintings is the hand made touch; each and everything is hand made, ranging from the one hair paintbrush, to the sheet and all the way to the real gold paste. Asma's achievements in the field of art include the following: Participation in group exhibition with Ain Raat "The touch of Arabian Art" at (Saudi Art & Fashion Exhibition) at Nayara Palace,Riyadh. 3rd to 5th Feb 2013 Participation in Kuwait "Art and Lifestyle" exhibition with Miniature Painting " Rhythm Within" 28th - 30th Jan, 2013 Solo painting exhibition at Khozama Banquet Hall on the occasion of Shahid Khan Afridi's visit to RAC. Presented Afridi's portrait and received award from him for "exceptional services and highly valued support" on 21st Jan 2013 Theme based cover painting for the Exclusive Interview of Saudi Princess Her Royal Highness Princess Reema Bandar Al Saud on 7th Jan, 2013, in Riyadh Connect.