Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How can I purchase an original piece?
You can send an email via the contact page.
When will I receive my item?
Please allow anywhere from 2~4 weeks for delivery for orders. Due to the Covid-19 outbreak delays may be experienced with shipping transit times. You will receive an email when your order ships, with tracking information.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes we accept international orders. Due to the Covid-19 outbreak delays may be experienced with shipping.
••International customers: unfortunately, this website does not support sales outside of Dubai, UAE.
Please contact us if there is something you are interested in and we can set up an alternate payment.••
Do you take commissions?
You can send an email via the contact page with the subject line 'commission'.
How do we contact you about my order?
If you have any questions or concerns please email us at nouramasriart@gmail.com
What about artwork licensing?
If you would like the art on your products, please send an email with the subject line 'artwork licensing'.
What about product licensing and/or product development?
If you would like to learn more about licensing, IP (Intellectual property) and product development, or have ideas for inventions that you would like to work on, take sessions or book for a consultation, and learn about the process and/or require single sessions, or have any question please contact and send an email with the subject line “product licensing” or “product development” for inquiries about consultation and coaching.
How did you learn painting? Who taught you? And how long have you been painting?
I am a self-taught painter. I started at the age of 3 years old and first exhibited my work at the age of 12.
What is your drawing process like?
I usually do a rough sketch to have a general idea about the subject; I like to figure out the details later. I draw directly onto the canvas, and develop the image. I usually do not have a plan of what I am going to paint.
It's important to know, that my drawing phase takes a good amount of time. It's impossible (for me, at least) to get the lines, shapes, forms, and/or figures right where I want them on the first try. I start off with a rough messy sketch for general placement and composition. Then I gently erase and/or make adjustments to those marks until I am satisfied with the outcome. I continue to tweak here and there without any plans. Gently erase again and repeat until I have my lines, shapes, forms, and/or figures where you want them to be. Patience is key.
What kind of paints, brushes, etc. do you use? What is the painting process like?
I'm not too picky about sticking to one brand of paint. Depends on your budget and preference.
Acrylic Paints: These are the basic colors I use: Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Red, Crimson, Cadmium Yellow, Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre, and Titanium White. Sometimes I may add other colors such as Violet or Green into the palette. By mixing a combination of these paints you can create a variety of most colors.
Recently I've been using acrylics. I'm finding it more efficient to use acrylic to oil (which I stopped painting with years ago) because it dries quickly and I can continue to build on top of it.
Brushes: I use all sorts of different brushes. The best thing to do is just to try a few different types and see which works best for you. To clean acrylics paint from brushes is easy with just water.
Do you use reference photos or do you paint from your imagination?
I paint from my imagination.
Sometimes I do look at photographs, fashion spreads, ads, illustrations, a model, the way a friend is sitting, the way a stranger is talking to a waiter, the way a child is playing with a cat, the way two lovers flirt, or the way a family member is drinking coffee, anything and everything. If I liked it, I keep it in mind. Sometimes I keep photographs as reference. If I need a body pose, certain shape of a feature, nose shape, etc, I search for them in my folders.
*I highly suggest learning from a live model especially if you are studying to draw. Drawing from photos is good practice, but nothing beats what you can learn from a three dimensional real person.
What inspires you?
Everything and nothing.