Mehjabeen Saifullah
My name is Mehjabeen Saifullah. I have been painting and drawing since I was 10. Graduated from York University in visual arts and education. Have been a full-time teacher with tdsb for 19 yrs now. I am a special needs teacher so have worked a lot with art as it is very therapeutic. I haven't exhibited yet but would like to. I am a cancer survivor twice and lately have gotten more involved in painting as it heals me. My style of painting is realistic and impressionistic. It also distorts during the process. I paint originally from pictures taken by me. I am also open for commission. I basically do oil paintings, pen and pencil portraits and different art scapes. Also do watercolours. I am from Pakistan but have an lived all my life in Toronto.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Artistic approach
My artwork varies. It reflects life seen from my prespective. I have tried to reflect my passion for every piece I do. Although I paint frequently I would not like to portray art as a competition. I want to paint as it comes to me for sure I like to be recognized with this genuine intent. My works deeply reflect my intent for life, the reason behind life, memories, and how life should be lived fully with a passionate heart and a eye.
My name is Mehjabeen Saifullah. I have been painting and drawing since I was 10. Graduated from York University in visual arts and education. Have been a full-time teacher with tdsb for 19 yrs now. I am a special needs teacher so have worked a lot with art as it is very therapeutic. I haven't exhibited yet but would like to. I am a cancer survivor twice and lately have gotten more involved in painting as it heals me. My style of painting is realistic and impressionistic. It also distorts during the process. I paint originally from pictures taken by me. I am also open for commission. I basically do oil paintings, pen and pencil portraits and different art scapes. Also do watercolours. I am from Pakistan but have an lived all my life in Toronto.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Artistic approach
My artwork varies. It reflects life seen from my prespective. I have tried to reflect my passion for every piece I do. Although I paint frequently I would not like to portray art as a competition. I want to paint as it comes to me for sure I like to be recognized with this genuine intent. My works deeply reflect my intent for life, the reason behind life, memories, and how life should be lived fully with a passionate heart and a eye.
$600.00
Oil on canvas.
24x24"
The backyard painted in oil.
24x24.
Available artwork
$50.00
Acrylic on bristol board.
12x15"
This pet portrait is painted from a picture of my friends pet. I used bright acrylics on Bristol board. It’s original work signed by the artist.
$350.00
Oil on canvas.
6.40x8.50"
Winding pathway to home in oil. Impressionistic view of a special pathway that I walk every day. I have used knife and brushwork. The colours are bright and fresh.
$150.00
Water soluble oils
11x15"
Water soluble oil on Bristol board
Serene stillness
Mixed media
$200.00
Oil on Bristol board
11x14"
Serene stillness painted in oil 11x14. Painted from a picture taken.
$600.00
Oil on canvas.
4.76x4.76"
My reselience towards my sickness painted in oil on canvas.
$700.00
Oil on canvas.
9.60x11"
The work focuses on my struggle with breast cancer and survival twice. Work portrays my reselience. Oil on hard board.
$800.00
Oil on canvas.
11x14"
Sunset at the docks painted in oil on canvas.
$400.00
Oil on canvas.
6.76x8"
A view from my backyard window. Oil on canvas.
$1,500.00
Oil on canvas.
19x14"
Indian and Canadian landscape amalgamated.
