Omar Shelleh

Omar Shelleh is a young British Artist who aims to explore a variety of themes and subjects in his work. He employs a contemporary realistic style which is constantly evolving, as he develops ideas and progresses in his career. Driven by the desire to express his subject matter in a relatable way, he aims to convey a sense of passion and emotion through his subject matter and the methods used to create his work.
Despite having studied Finance at University and then going on to qualify as a Chartered Accountant and work in Finance, he has always maintained an inner desire and passion to create art.
Having previously focussed mainly on famous Icons past and present as well as Wildlife, his main focus is now on Landscapes and Cityscapes, inspired from his travels, as well as on Portraits.
Omar looks forward to creating works that he is passionate about and to fulfil his dream of creating art and sharing it with people.

University of Sheffield 2008 - 2011
BA Hons - Accounting and Financial Management- 1st Class