I’m an abstract expressionist artist who works mainly with acrylic and soft pastels on stretched canvas (along with the occasional mixed media). My artistic journey is currently experimental, intentional and evolutionary as I’m always trying new techniques and styles, letting my own style shine through. I love using bold color, layered texture, and experimentation to bring imaginative, energetic ideas to life. My goal is to strengthen my innate connection to childlike play and to present my feelings spontaneously onto my canvas. My favorite moments when sharing my art with others is when people point out their own interpretations and ideas. It’s exciting rediscovering my own art through the eyes of others and it’s why I keep painting! As a self-taught artist, I’m continually exploring new techniques and continue to develop my own distinctive visual style rooted in curiosity and excitement. My work is currently featured at the Brew On U coffee shop in Washington, DC, and original pieces are available for purchase. If you’d like to purchase one of my original pieces for yourself or a loved one, please reach out on my Contact page and mention which painting you are interested in!
“Khadija Mehter is one of those rare, naturally talented, full of substance, instant artists. The kind who just wakes up to their artistry one day and it insists on flowing out of them, with grace, urgency, and no intention of taking direction or ever losing pace. Her paintings are honest, her point of view untainted, and her technique delightfully fresh. She is uninhibited and I find her art uniquely joyous. If dance could paint, it would be Khadija’s abstract pieces.”
– McLean Fletcher, artist