How does a Calligraphy painter work?
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Ready for painting.
Every person has a dream, an idea to see the quote of their favorite poem in a beautiful setting. A calligrapher can help with this. Abdullah Yusuf not only describes the letters in a uniquely beautiful way but also edits and paints the background as his clients request.
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Freshly made backgrounds are drying.
The papers need special treatment before they can be painted.
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An Al-Ikhlas design first looks.
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And with a little addition.
Looks better, I think.
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Making a design with Persian reeds.
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A sketch that has already been approved by the customer is required.
The moment when I take break for pray.
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The Rayleigh Mill step by steps pictures, from drafts to ready paintings. Isn't amazing?
Shahada in the heart one of the favorite of the people.
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The Al-Ikhlas surah in a heart.
"If I can make someone happy
with my pictures,
it's already worth the effort for me.
And it makes me happy too. "
Abdullah Yusuf
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One of my friend daughter's name
in a heart shape.
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Design making with turkey feather.
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The moment I hold my work in my hands.
Alhamdulillah.
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Shahadah in black and white.
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And the result always makes my heart happy.
19th December 2021 Beautiful Calligraphy in the Thugra style.
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"Hasbunallahu Wa Ni’mal Wakeel."
Sufficient for us is Allah, and [He is] the best Disposer of affairs.
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Step by step pictures of the project. From the draft to the finished calligraphic painting.
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As the work is made from here.
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And the end results.
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"I want to learn more about the art of calligraphy and teach it, pass on to the next generation what I already know."
"This is my dream"