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Painting What Lingers

I paint the things that stay after a moment has passed: a face in quiet light, a familiar room, the atmosphere of a city, a journey or an emotion that is difficult to name. My work moves between observation and memory, realism and abstraction.

I work with pencil, charcoal, watercolour, acrylic and oil. I am drawn to the drama of light and shadow in classical painting, the freedom of Impressionism, and the restless visual language of contemporary life. A sketchbook travels with me; it is where places, people, colours and unfinished thoughts begin to gather.

I create original artworks for people who want to live with an image that feels personal, considered and alive.

What I Paint

Portraits, figures, gestures, and the quiet emotions held in a face or body.

Rooms, streets, windows, landscapes, and the shifting mood of a particular time of day.

Travel notes and personal environments translated into colour, texture, and feeling.

Works that begin with something recognisable, then move towards memory, emotion, and suggestion.

Pencil, charcoal, and watercolour sketches that hold the first energy of an observation.

Canvas works built slowly through layers, light, contrast, and visual silence.

For Collectors & Collaborators

ORIGINAL ARTWORK

Original paintings and works on paper
Pencil, charcoal, watercolour, acrylic, and oil
Figurative, atmospheric, and abstract work
Selected pieces from my personal practice

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COMMISSIONED WORK

Personal portraits and family artwork
Paintings inspired by a place or memory
Artwork for homes, offices, and interiors
Editorial or creative collaborations

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Reviews

Lubna Khan

Entrepreneur

I have known Raqib for many years as both a trusted creative partner and an artist whose paintings I proudly collect. His work carries emotion, warmth and thoughtful storytelling. Whether creating art or developing an idea, he always brings creativity, professionalism and genuine personal commitment.

Jakia Ahmad Zhuma

Artist

Raqib’s paintings reflect a sensitive understanding of light, colour and human emotion. His style moves naturally between observation and imagination, giving familiar subjects a quiet depth and personal character. As a fellow artist, I value the honesty in his visual language and the thoughtful way he transforms everyday moments into meaningful works of art.

Abdus Sattar Toufiq

Artist

I taught Raqib watercolour during his time as a student and was impressed by the maturity of his artistic vision even then. He approached colour, light and composition with sensitivity beyond his years. Over time, he has continued to develop a distinctive visual language while preserving the honesty and depth that first made his paintings memorable.

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