Draw & Paint Islamic Patterns: Eightfold Islamic Geometry
What you'll learn
- Construct four different eightfold Islamic geometric patterns
- Trace, transfer and tile the pattern to create a larger composition.
- Create an interwoven effect.
- Add colour and create different finishes using watercolour pencils and paints.
- Create a subtle 3D effect by outlining in paint or metallic pen.
Requirements
- You will need a hard pencil, a soft pencil, paper, straight edge (i.e. ruler), compass, colouring pencils & pens to construct and outline the patterns. The hard pencil (2H or harder) for construction, the soft pencils (HB/B/2B) for outlining and tracing. To transfer the pattern you will need tracing paper, masking tape, spoon and watercolour paper. To colour the pattern, watercolour pencils or paints, paint brushes or aquabrush, tissue, pot of water, palette, pipette. To outline the pattern you will need a fineliner (waterproof) or metallic pen.
- You should have previous experience in drawing with a pencil, ruler and compass.
Description
In each of the four Sections you will learn to construct a different Islamic Geometric Pattern using a compass and ruler.
Section 2: An Itimud Ud Daula Pattern - The Mausoleum Walls
Section 3: A Bou Inania Pattern - The Wooden Jaali
Section 4: An Alhambra Pattern - The Static Geometric Rosette Variation
Section 5: A Moroccan Pattern - The Classic Zellige
These patterns each have a different underlying grid all based on one circle being divided into eight. Once the pattern is constructed, you will see how to trace, transfer and tile the pattern in to a bigger composition.
I will also provide alternative tilings and variations so that you can create a final composition of your choice. I will complete each unit by showing you how I use watercolour pencils and paints on watercolour paper to create a final colourful composition for each unit.
Who this course is for:
- Suitable for who have completed the "Draw Islamic Geometric Patterns With A Compass And Ruler" beginners course
- Suitable for those who have some other previous experience of drawing with a pencil, ruler and compass.
Instructor
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In Short
An artist and educator with a passion for Islamic Geometry. By tapping into my 12 years teaching Mathematics at secondary school, I have been able to share my passion for the compass and straight edge constructions of Islamic Geometric Patterns in the UK, abroad and online since September 2015. For me it is an immensely satisfying pursuit, from analysing and constructing the patterns, to painting them in watercolours and gouache and most of all, sharing with others, bringing this art form to a wider audience.
See what I've been up to in my NEWS section on my website homepage
A bit longer...
I use my background in Mathematics and Education to share my knowledge and artistic passion. Breathing new life into the centuries-old technique of straight edge & compasses geometry to recreate geometric patterns from the Islamic Lands.
I research & analyses the geometry of these patterns to create intriguing and beautiful art. I'm not necessarily a traditional artist and love working intuitively, reimagining these great patterns with a fresh eye in contemporary colours & styles.
In the last year, I was commissioned to complete my first Public Artwork as part of a local project called Northolt Art Stops in West London. I also completed my first brand collaboration with Porsche Middle East as the Artist for the 2024 Porsche Ramadan campaign. I produced a range of contemporary designs which were used for Ramadan and Eid by Porsche Centres and Partners across the Middle East in their social media, promotions, showrooms and beyond.
I've dedicated the bottom of my homepage to NEWS to record the exciting things I've been involved in since the summer of 2016.
For the last 8 years, I've has regularly led workshops in the UK, abroad as well as reaching many online through live and recorded classes, social media, YouTube channel, Udemy and Patreon. Being part of a global community enables her to teach online with her own courses and workshops as well as bespoke workshops in collaboration with schools, societies, museums, charities, corporate staff events and families.
My biggest motivation is to share this intellectual & beautiful heritage from the Islamic Lands and the immensely satisfying pursuits they involve with the widest possible audience. I'm passionate about contextualising the patterns I teach, so that we can know & enjoy the beautiful intersection of history, religion, geography, art, design and mathematics that occurs when we recreate these beautiful geometric patterns.