​​

The Leaf Motif Series reflects my deep connection to the quiet rhythms of nature and the way light moves through living forms. Each painting is created on 100 percent recycled paper using Indian ink, acrylic ink, and watercolor markers. The paper’s natural texture and irregularities become part of the composition, giving each piece an organic, handmade presence.

​

These works are not botanical studies but meditations on memory, place, and transformation. I draw inspiration from the gardens and coastal landscapes of Virginia and from my Moroccan heritage, where circular and organic patterns symbolize unity and continuity. The recurring leaf becomes both a personal and universal symbol—fragile yet enduring, grounded yet always reaching toward light.

​

My process is calm and deliberate. I begin with flowing ink lines that move like breathing, guided by intuition rather than plan. Layers of translucent color follow, shifting between precision and spontaneity. The interaction between ink and paper mirrors the unpredictable rhythm of growth, reminding me that control and release must coexist.

​

The Leaf Motif Series invites viewers to pause and look closely. The intricate patterns and soft tonal layers evoke quiet reflection, a sense of harmony between nature and spirit. Each piece stands as a one-of-a-kind meditation on renewal and resilience, honoring the beauty that emerges when we slow down and allow light, color, and form to find their natural balance.