Bethlehem Rose Painting

To Maha: Art is her life journey. A Divine Gift to nurture and realize her Faith and Spiritual Growth. "The Light Art for the Glory of God." A vessel to convey God's real purpose for her through art to uplift her and empower others. "I thank you Lord for the Wonder of my Being." Her Hometown Ramallah, Palestine where she lived till age 21, had a great impact on her overall view of life. A Palestinian, born in Jerusalem, currently living in Dubai. Her modern abstract and Religious art is A Call for Peace, from the Holy Land to the Holy Land to all the ends of the earth. A Science student, attached to nature where she initiated her attachment to the Creator observing every aspect of His Creation with awe and wonder of His Greatness. She was at Peace when in nature tuning her life with it's harmony and simplicity. In Ramallah, her Peace Prayer began. The Peace like no other, the Peace of Christ Jesus to the entire Humankind. At age 33, her first attempt with art was a Pencil Drawing course but realized the need for a free flowing, more diffusive flexible approach. Directed to Watercolor Painting courses (Dubai International Art Center, 1994-1997). Self taught Acrylic painting on paper and canvas (2008 - present). Painting lightens up soul burdens and enlightens times of dim spirits. Simple artworks carrying great insights, creative abilities and means of developing masterpieces following the Spirit-led insight. Meditating on the beauty of nature was her escape from hardships as change of focus mentally switching to higher level rising above current situation. Seasonal change in all aspects of its beauty: the horizon, sky, mountains, trees mainly, Springtime, blossoms of various colors. It was like: "Lord I see You in all the Works of Your Hands. "Simple art reflecting a simple soul, hoping the right piece of art and message of blessing finds the right seeker. The collage artworks are pieces put together to bring about unique beauty, regardless of the brokenness that life causes and caused her.