Hashim Akib

Working as an illustrator for over 15 years, Hashim gained valuable experience in developing a backbone of drawing, conceptual ideas and painting techniques. His client list varied from The Times, Daily Express, Daily Mail, Time magazine, ad campaign for Smirnoff and stamp for The Royal Mail. Having left illustration behind he became more interested in developing his own paintings and started exhibiting, demonstrating and running painting workshops. He is now a represented artist and has won numerous awards; including the 2009 SAA (Society for All Artists) Artist of the Year. He is the author of ‘Vibrant Acrylics’, ‘Painting Urban and Cityscapes’, a contributing author to Dorling Kindersley Artist’s Painting Techniques’ and his new book on ‘Painting Portraits in Acrylic’ published by Search Press is due in 2019. He is also a regular contributor to The Artist and Illustrators magazine as well as writing articles for The Artist, International Artist, Art in England and Pratique des Art.

Website; www.hashimakib.co.uk

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