Salma Motakef - Atlantic Beacon - Acrylic on Canvas

I am a Toronto-based painter working across hyper-realism, pop art, and abstract impressionism. My work explores mood, light, and texture through subjects ranging from still lifes and landscapes to figurative and commissioned pieces. With a background in Orthotics and Prosthetics and a degree in language studies, my approach combines technical precision with visual storytelling. Over the past two decades, I have developed a consistent studio practice and exhibited my work in galleries and juried art fairs. I am particularly interested in everyday moments and how light, color, and composition can transform familiar subjects into something more expressive and engaging..

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Acrylic on Canvas