Neil Peat Gallery

About the artist

Hashim Akib - Born 1967 England

Working as an illustrator for over 15 years has provided valuable experience in developing a backbone of drawing, conceptual ideas and painting techniques. My client list varies from The Times newspapers, Daily Express, Daily Mail, Time magazine, ad campaign for Smirnoff, a stamp for Royal Mail and concepts for a product range for W.H.Smith.

Over the last few years I have been keen to explore my own ideas and evoke a greater emotional response in my paintings.

Contrasting flecks of colour, heavy textural paint and expressive brush strokes combine to bring greater depth and mood to each painting. v I am inspired by everyday images around me. Recently I painted a series of paintings in various cities as well as in and around the Notting Hill Carnival.

Awards:

• 1987 Highly Commended, Cadbury's Young Artist of the Year
• 2000 Braintree Summer Open, Hannay Award
• 2005 International Artist Publication, 'Favourite Subjects'
• 2005 Winner SAA Professional Artist 05
• 2006 Sucessful entry into The Royal Society of Marine Artists exhibition, Mall Galleries
• 2006 Sucessful entry into The Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Mall Galleries
• 2007 Winner SAA Professional Artist 07
• 2007 Third Prize, Artist & Illustrators Self Portrait Competition