PATRICIA AL-FAHKRI

A resident of Dubai since 1977, Patricia has made it her business, and pleasure, to capture the romance of the Emirate's land and waterscapes.

The diversity of the Creek's shoreline provides Patricia with endless opportunities for flexing her artistic skills as century-old dhows unload their eclectic wares onto the promenades which are lined with the more recent additions to Dubai's skyline.

Patricia uses soft washes and pastel shades around the periphery of her paintings to create a scene, and then provides a central focus full of detail and energy.

This technique is particularly effective when illustrating books, which Patricia does with consummate skill.