Nadia Rouatbi
Artist Resume
Continuous Learning & Artistic Growth
Artist Statement
As vulnerable human beeings, we constantly find ourselves confined by boudaries...those imposed upon us, those we inherited and even those we constructed within our minds. Sometimes we accept these boudaries, other times we resist them. We may retreat behind them or try to transcend them. Through my work, I explore this ongoing inner conflict between limitation and liberation. My aim is to invite viewers to reflect on the invisible lines that shape, restrict or define our existence.
في جوهر تجربتي الفنية، أنطلق من تأمل عميق في الحدود التي تحيط بنا كبشر — تلك التي فُرضت علينا، وتلك التي ورثناها، وتلك التي نشكّلها بأنفسنا داخل وعينا. هذه الحدود ليست مجرد خطوط فاصلة، بل هي مساحات للتفاعل، للصراع، ولإعادة التعريف. أعمالي تستكشف هذا التوتر المستمر بين القيود والحرية، بين الانتماء والانعتاق. أحيانًا نختبئ خلف هذه الحدود، وأحيانًا نتمرد عليها، وفي كلتا الحالتين، نعيد تشكيل علاقتنا بذواتنا وبالعالم من حولنا. من خلال هذه الرحلة البصرية، أدعو المتلقي إلى تأمل الخطوط غير المرئية التي تُشكّل وجوده — تلك التي تقيده، أو تمنحه معنى، أو تكشف له عن احتمالات جديدة للعبور.
Artistic Philosophy
If accepting the limits placed on us is a mindset, then breaking through the ones we build within ourselves is a lifelong mission of courage, growth, and liberation. True freedom begins the moment we challenge our own boundaries.
إن كان تقبّل القيود المفروضة علينا نابعًا من طريقة تفكير نمطية، فإن تجاوز الحواجز التي نصنعها داخل أنفسنا هو رحلة صراع داخلي تتطلب شجاعة ونضجًا وتحررًا. الحرية الحقيقية لا تُولد من غياب القيود، بل تبدأ حين نجرؤ على تحدي حدودنا الذاتية
Artistic Journey
Continuous Learning & Development
Engaged in ongoing artistic self-development through online lectures of internationally renowned artists.
Mastered various techniques:
- Acrylic techniques including texture creation, layering, and mixed media applications
- Charcoal drawings
Advanced Techniques Training
Attended workshops and training sessions with renowned local and regional artists (Mangam program with Artist Mohammed Khedr).
Mastered various techniques and Media:
- Drawing basics
- Light, shadows and perspective
- Advanced color palette creation
- Oil painting
- Gouache painting
- Watercolor painting
- Acrylic painting
- Charcoal Drawing
Art Trainings by Internationally and Regionally Renowned Experts (Mohammed Khedr, Eslam Attia)
Participated in specialized workshops focusing on contemporary art methods and approaches.
Mastered subjects:
- Methods of self-discovery and generating ideas with ink.
- Introduction to art history
- Principles of composing artwork
- Using water-based colors
- Artwork analysis and critique: Reading and art criticism of abstract paintings (oil painting and wax)
- Principles of anatomy
- Dealing with the art galleries
- Classification of visual works
- Acrylic Training Camp
Louise Fletcher 10 days Online Course "Creative reset"
This is an art course by Louise Fletcher designed to reignite joy and confidence in creative expression, serving as a prelude to her full program “Find Your Joy”. The course unfolds across five themed modules (Joy Philosophy, Accepting Yourself, Learning to Love Failure, Breaking Norms, and Following Intuition).
(ongoing) Louise Fletcher Online Course "Find your Joy
14 weeks advanced course for artists to improve creativity, composition skills through a deep dive into the creative process. Beginning with an exploration of internal blocks (“What Gets in Our Way?”), it moves through themes like honest decision-making, expressive painting, and finding inspiration. Participants learn to harness contrast, integrate tone, and work with color, shapes, and mark-making to develop compelling compositions. Later modules encourage risk-taking and adopting the mindset of a working artist.
Areas of Expertise
Acrylic Painting
Specialized in textured acrylic works and abstract compositions
Gouache
Experienced in gouache colors and techniques
Drawing
Proficient in pencil and mixed media drawings
Watercolor
Skilled in watercolor techniques and applications