The Challenges and Rewards of Being a Self-Taught Artist

  Beyond Likeness: Capturing Connection in Layers "Levitating" by Jad Zeitouni Every commission is a unique journey, a collaborative dance between artist and subject. But when a client approaches with an open mind, trusting the artist's vision implicitly, the possibilities truly unfurl. This painting is the result of such a journey, a portrait born not just from observation, but from connection. When I met the subject of this painting ''Nabil'', I knew I wanted to delve deeper than a mere likeness. Inspired by the raw emotional power of artists like Francis Bacon and Lucien Freud, I believe that a true portrait captures the inner world as much as the outer. With his gracious willingness to explore this, I chose to spend time getting to know him, allowing his personality and energy to guide my artistic process. This led me to take my own reference images, not just as visual aids, but as a way to absorb the atmosphere and nuances of his space and ...

Jad Zeitouni's " The Weather Machine ": A Fusion of Seasons and Childhood Nostalgia Introduction: Step into the captivating world of Jad Zeitouni's "The Weather Machine," a stunning oil over acrylic painting that transcends the boundaries of traditional landscape art. This 100x65cm masterpiece, created in 2022, is more than just a visual treat; it's a profound exploration of subjective reality and the artistic manipulation of environment. Zeitouni's work invites viewers to ponder the possibility of reconciling opposing seasons, a childhood dream brought to life on a primed wood panel. A Visual Journey into "The Weather Machine": Jad Zeitouni's "The Weather Machine" is a testament to the artist's ability to transform personal memories into a universal experience. The painting depicts a surreal moment in his village, Qebeih, where summer and winter collide, orchestrated by the artist's invented "weather machine....