• Guests draw Ramadan-inspired sketches on ceramic plates during a live demonstration by artist Nancy Safy, as part of iftar at Marriott Al Jaddaf in Dubai on April 15. Pawan Singh / The National
    Guests draw Ramadan-inspired sketches on ceramic plates during a live demonstration by artist Nancy Safy, as part of iftar at Marriott Al Jaddaf in Dubai on April 15. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Artist Nancy Safy, right, is the founder of To Infinity & Beyond, a local small business known for bespoke hand-painted art. Pawan Singh / The National
    Artist Nancy Safy, right, is the founder of To Infinity & Beyond, a local small business known for bespoke hand-painted art. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Guests and diners attending the workshop could choose between Arabic calligraphy or Ramadan-inspired sketches. Pawan Singh / The National
    Guests and diners attending the workshop could choose between Arabic calligraphy or Ramadan-inspired sketches. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Drawings on a crescent-shaped ceramic plate. Pawan Singh / The National
    Drawings on a crescent-shaped ceramic plate. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Nancy Safy also makes customised and wearable art. Pawan Singh / The National
    Nancy Safy also makes customised and wearable art. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The event was held from 7pm to 9pm. Pawan Singh / The National
    The event was held from 7pm to 9pm. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Some of the one-off pieces were offered to guests. Pawan Singh / The National
    Some of the one-off pieces were offered to guests. Pawan Singh / The National

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Artist hosts Ramadan painting workshop in Dubai - in pictures

Dubai-based artist Nancy Safy taught painting techniques at an Iftar held at Marriott Al Jaddaf in Dubai

The National

April 18, 2021

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