Sara Yasmin Khan gained a BA Hons Degree in Fine Art from London Guildhall University and Further Studies in Children's Book Illustration from Chelsea College of Art and Design. She is based in North London, UK.
Past commissions include: Artwork for films + Painting for retail + Murals + invitations + Company publications + Personalised illustrations
Past commissions include: Artwork for films + Painting for retail + Murals + invitations + Company publications + Personalised illustrations
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Exhibitions and Events
Highgate Wood Heritage Day
Highgate Wood, Muswell Hill Road, N10 3JN
The beautiful ancient woodland of Highgate Wood managed by the City of London Corporation will be hosting it's annual 'Heritage Day' event on Sunday 2nd September 2012 from 11am - 4pm.
Sara will have a stall selling her Alphabet of British Wild Flora & Bird prints as well as new pieces specifically responding to the wild flowers found in Highgate Wood.
There will be fun activities including have a go archery, punch & judy show, steel band, green wood workers, climbing nets in the trees for children by Monkey Do as well as activities for children and face painting. There will also be a historical display, North London Beekeepers and some artists and artisans from an East Finchley Art and Craft group, EFO.
For Map click here
Highgate Wood info on City Of London Website
Sara will have a stall selling her Alphabet of British Wild Flora & Bird prints as well as new pieces specifically responding to the wild flowers found in Highgate Wood.
There will be fun activities including have a go archery, punch & judy show, steel band, green wood workers, climbing nets in the trees for children by Monkey Do as well as activities for children and face painting. There will also be a historical display, North London Beekeepers and some artists and artisans from an East Finchley Art and Craft group, EFO.
For Map click here
Highgate Wood info on City Of London Website
Summer Exhibition at theLOCALgallery
theLOCALgallery, 14 Avenue Mews, Muswell Hill, London N10 3NP
Sara will be showing some of her artwork at theLOCALgallery Summer Exhibition with 20 selected artists.
You will be able to view a miniature 7cm x 5cm canvas 'Daisies in Alexandra Palace', a homage to our feathered friend 'Uncommon Sparrow' portrait, 'Heavenly Creature' painting of a moon stork, 'Razzle' miniature canvas of the well known dog character and a collection of exotic common bird block paintings.
The exhibition will open on Saturday 7th July and continue through the month, opening Thursdays to Saturdays from 9am to 5pm or when the red bike is out.
For Map click here
Join the theLOCALgallery Facebook Page here
You will be able to view a miniature 7cm x 5cm canvas 'Daisies in Alexandra Palace', a homage to our feathered friend 'Uncommon Sparrow' portrait, 'Heavenly Creature' painting of a moon stork, 'Razzle' miniature canvas of the well known dog character and a collection of exotic common bird block paintings.
The exhibition will open on Saturday 7th July and continue through the month, opening Thursdays to Saturdays from 9am to 5pm or when the red bike is out.
For Map click here
Join the theLOCALgallery Facebook Page here
Indian Mughal Miniature Paintings Exhibition - 'K V Radhakrishnan Memorial '
M.P. Birla Millennium Art Gallery, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 4a Castletown Road, West Kensington, London W14 9HE
Sara will show her first Indian Mughal Miniature painting created in a class at the M.P. Birla Millennium Art Gallery with other class members.
There will be a rare chance to see some incredible paintings by tutor and respected Indian Miniature Artist, Shalini Gupta in this magnificent venue.
The exhibition will be from Sunday 8th July until Sunday 15th July 2012 from 11am-7pm. Opening will be on Sunday 8th July at Midday where there will be an Inauguration by Brinda Radhakrishnan (daughter of the Late Mr. K V Radhakrishnan MBE).
For Map click here
See the flyer here
There will be a rare chance to see some incredible paintings by tutor and respected Indian Miniature Artist, Shalini Gupta in this magnificent venue.
The exhibition will be from Sunday 8th July until Sunday 15th July 2012 from 11am-7pm. Opening will be on Sunday 8th July at Midday where there will be an Inauguration by Brinda Radhakrishnan (daughter of the Late Mr. K V Radhakrishnan MBE).
For Map click here
See the flyer here
Music & Meadows: River of Flowers
The Gallery Cafe, 21 Old Ford Road, London E2 9PL
Sara will be displaying some of her framed wild flora and bird prints at Music & Meadows, a River of Flowers event which includes a musical expression of meadows. Live music, talks, food and fun. Proceeds to River of Flowers.
Sunday 24th June from 5:30pm-10:30pm.
For Map click here
Sunday 24th June from 5:30pm-10:30pm.
For Map click here
An Alphabet of British Wild Flora & Birds
Available to purchase
25 framed prints in 10"x8" Obeche wood frames with dark stain and slips included. Each print measures at 20 cm x 25 cm. Each illustration is a digitally manipulated Kandahar ink and carbon drawing printed on archival quality Somerset Rag paper.
Buy now at Artway Emporium
273 Archway Road, Highgate, London N6 5AA http://artwayemporium.co.uk
25 framed prints in 10"x8" Obeche wood frames with dark stain and slips included. Each print measures at 20 cm x 25 cm. Each illustration is a digitally manipulated Kandahar ink and carbon drawing printed on archival quality Somerset Rag paper.
Buy now at Artway Emporium
273 Archway Road, Highgate, London N6 5AA http://artwayemporium.co.uk
Tile Paintings
Sara has been commissioned to create a collection of nature inspired tiles with hand-painted designs using under-glazes onto bisque tiles, which have then been fired and glazed. These tiles have been designed to be displayed on a kitchen wall and are waterproof.
If you are interested in commissioning Sara for tiles or other ceramic paintings please use this contact form.
If you are interested in commissioning Sara for tiles or other ceramic paintings please use this contact form.
Miniature Canvas Paintings
Sara is now taking commissions for miniature paintings, painted in acrylic onto tiny 7cm x 5cm canvases with a varnish.
You can view these and find more information by browsing on the Miniature Paintings page.
You can view these and find more information by browsing on the Miniature Paintings page.
Painting for 'By Hook '
Stormy Sea painting by Sara Yasmin Khan, 2010.
Sara has created an acrylic painting of a stormy sea which is featured in a short film 'By Hook' written, directed and produced by Laura Evers Johns.
'By Hook' is one of 16 films selected as a finalist at the Best of Borough Awards, part of Film London's London Borough Film Fund Challenge (2010).
It has been screened at various festivals including the Branchage Film Festival, the Fishtank Festival 2010 and the Thames Festival 2011 where it was projected onto the side of the Royal Festival Hall.
Update:
'By Hook' was shortlisted on Virgin Media Shorts 2011 and will be shown at cinemas around the UK.
'By Hook' is one of 16 films selected as a finalist at the Best of Borough Awards, part of Film London's London Borough Film Fund Challenge (2010).
It has been screened at various festivals including the Branchage Film Festival, the Fishtank Festival 2010 and the Thames Festival 2011 where it was projected onto the side of the Royal Festival Hall.
Update:
'By Hook' was shortlisted on Virgin Media Shorts 2011 and will be shown at cinemas around the UK.
Exotic-Common Birds
L:'Avocet & Blackbird', R:'Jay & Dipper', acrylic with poppy seeds, linseeds on canvas.
Sara is working on some very small but very special British common bird portraits, created in an exotic manner with rich jewel colours and golden design embellishments. Framed in 10" x 8" float frames like precious artefacts.
They are painted on little 5"x3" canvases in acrylic with tiny poppy seeds and linseeds acting as sparkly beads. By playing with the concept of what it is to be appreciated as exotic and what it is to be classed as common; there is an invitation to look closer at the real beauty which surrounds us all.
For more information, please use the contact form
They are painted on little 5"x3" canvases in acrylic with tiny poppy seeds and linseeds acting as sparkly beads. By playing with the concept of what it is to be appreciated as exotic and what it is to be classed as common; there is an invitation to look closer at the real beauty which surrounds us all.
For more information, please use the contact form
Exotic-Common Birds (singles)
If you would like more info or to purchase, please use the contact form
A few examples, with more to come:-
A few examples, with more to come:-
Islington Exhibits at Regent Studios N7
Sara has curated and exhibited at:
ISLINGTON EXHIBITS AT REGENT STUDIOS:
A Showcase of a Dozen Artists
Exhibiting Dates: 25th June - 3rd July 2010
Part of Islington Exhibits, 12 artists working in different disciplines
from the newly opened Regent Studios,
showcased their current work in an exciting new space.
ISLINGTON EXHIBITS AT REGENT STUDIOS:
A Showcase of a Dozen Artists
Exhibiting Dates: 25th June - 3rd July 2010
Part of Islington Exhibits, 12 artists working in different disciplines
from the newly opened Regent Studios,
showcased their current work in an exciting new space.
