Hashim Akib Demonstration - "Portraits in Acrylic"

Tuesday 16 May 2023, 2.00pm to 4.00pm in the Pavilion

Hashim produced two finished portraits from photographs in under two hours with a confident style, big brushes and an abundance of colour. He used Amsterdam acrylic paint neat from the tube starting with bold blocks of colour and building up the detail in layers. He emphasised the need to avoid overworking and be quick at placing the paint initially rather than shaping it. He worked "big" on a large canvas, "dived in" (his words) and was not afraid to leave visible brush strokes which greatly added to the post-impressionist style of his work. A very competent demonstration which made it all look very easy - which, of course, it isn't!
 
See a selection of photographs taken at the demonstration in the gallery below.

From Hashim's website - "About Hash":

"Working as an illustrator in the UK for over 15 years, Hashim gained valuable experience in developing a backbone of drawing, conceptual ideas and various painting techniques. His illustration client list varied from New Yorker magazine, newspapers such as The Times, Daily Express, Daily Mail, Time magazine, ad campaigns for Smirnoff, Esso and a stamp for The Royal Mail. Throughout his career Hashim has won many awards; including in 2009 the SAA (Society of All Artists) Artist of the Year, having won the Professional title in 2005 and 2007. He worked with the art manufacturer Daler Rowney in their relaunch of the System 3 Acrylic range producing paintings for the ad campaign and demonstrating the versatility of the paint at various events and on live television. His first book entitled ‘Vibrant Acrylics’ was published by Search Press in 2012 which has now been translated into French, German, Italian and Dutch and includes a companion DVD of the same name. He has been featured in various art publications including The Artist, Pratique des Arts, Art of England and is a regularly contributor to the Artists and Illustrators magazine.

Hashim is represented by several galleries in the UK and has exhibited with the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, New English Art Club, Society of Wildlife Artists, David Shepherd Artist of the Year and Royal Society of Marine Artists at the prestigious Mall Galleries in London. He is in the UK's National Art collection and has also taught his unique techniques to art schools in the UK, Italy and France."

For more about Hashim and his work, see his website

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