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Tariq Rafiq

Tariq Rafiq
* Tariq Rafiq
2-D Visual
Falls Church, Virginia, USA
Home page:http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7963...
Phone:(703) 969-5826(eve)
Email:artbytariqrafiq@yahoo.com
Space:12 NW A1

In my opinion art has no boundaries, so I feel that I can let my imagination go free without setting any limits. By releasing my imagination, I can allow my brush to flow on the canvas and translate my dreams and emotions on to the canvas. Most of my paintings are created in my mind, before I even pick up a brush to start a painting. I strive to create paintings that are exciting, unique and vibrant. Vivid colors play a vital role in my work. My art has grown and blossomed over the years, because I am continuously changing my style and techniques. I am inspired by a lot of different things to create my work. The work of other great artists inspire me. In addition, I am inspired by my response to everyday experiences in life and the people in my life. I get inspired by the visuals around me, my travels and last but not least my music. God has given me a gift and painting comes to me naturally. Over the years, I have drawn so much that my brain is consumed with ideas. When I start a sketch or painting I start off with an idea and then the painting takes me somewhere else and after a while the painting seems to be controlling my thinking process and my hand. My art is an expression of my subconscious mind. During my career as an artist, I have been influenced by masters such as Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Jonathan Borofsky, Joan Miro, Max Ernst, Archile Gorky and Yves Tanguy. The popular saying states: "Less is more." But I believe that "More is more." More color, movements, emotions and patterns. With all my paintings, I'm attempting to manipulate colors and complicated designs, in a manner that will challenge the eye and mind of my audiences. Creating stories through my paintings are one of my goals, without the obvious and clear meaning. I hope that the final story is created in the viewer's own mind.

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