About the Artist
The Journey
Based in Ottawa, Ontario, I am an abstract expressionist painter who explores the emotional landscape through color and form. My artistic journey began with a simple desire to capture fleeting moments of beauty and translate them into visual experiences that resonate on an emotional level.
For the past several years, I have been sharing my creative journey through Instagram, where each painting tells a story and each daily doodle represents a moment of spontaneous creative expression. What started as a personal practice has evolved into a body of work that explores themes of nature, emotion, memory, and the human experience.
"Art is not what you see, but what you make others feel. Through abstract expression, I seek to create a visual language that speaks to the emotions we often cannot put into words."
The Process
My creative process is intuitive and organic. Each piece begins with a feeling, a memory, or a moment of inspiration. The canvas becomes a space for exploration, where colors flow and forms emerge through spontaneous brushstrokes and deliberate gestures.
Inspiration
Drawing from nature, urban landscapes, and emotional experiences to find the initial spark for each piece.
Expression
Using bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors to translate internal experiences into external visual forms.
Evolution
Allowing each painting to evolve organically, responding to the dialogue between artist and canvas.
The Art
My work ranges from large-scale paintings that command attention with their bold use of color and dynamic compositions, to intimate daily doodles that capture spontaneous creative impulses. Each piece is a journey through abstract forms, where viewers are invited to find their own meaning and emotional connection.
Themes that frequently appear in my work include:
- The interplay between nature and emotion
- Memories and their abstract representations
- The tension between chaos and harmony
- Social consciousness and human experiences
- The beauty found in everyday moments
Daily Practice
The "Daily Doodles" series represents my commitment to daily creative practice. These spontaneous works are created without preconception, allowing pure creative instinct to guide the process. Each doodle is a meditation, a moment of creative freedom that keeps my artistic spirit alive and evolving.
This daily practice has taught me that creativity is not just about grand gestures or perfect execution, but about showing up consistently and allowing the creative process to unfold naturally.
Connect
I believe art is meant to be shared and experienced. Through my work, I hope to create connections with viewers who find resonance in the colors, forms, and emotions expressed on canvas.
Follow my artistic journey on Instagram @jamalabstracts, where I share new works, creative process insights, and daily doodles.
For inquiries about original works, commissions, or collaborations, please get in touch.