Articles by Maya Fidawi

Maya Fidawi

Graduated from the Lebanese University, faculty of art in the year 2000, and started working as a professional illustrator in 2004. I have worked with many publishers in Lebanon and abroad; UAE , Jordan and Morocco.. I have conducted many illustration workshops for children and for professional illustrators in Istanbul, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah ,Tangier, Beirut , etc... Winner of illustration related awards; Etisalat 2014 , Mahmoud Kahil Award for illustrations and editorial cartoons 2016, best illustrated book at the KSA book fair in Riyadh, best illustrated book at the beirut international book fair in 2012.. And best illustrated book at the ARABI 21 Book awards in 2013. I see art in everything around me.. And my whole surrounding is my inspiration.. the chaos in beirut, my kids..the people I see everywhere..the music I listen to whether intentionally or haphazardly... And I tend to add a hint of sarcasm in almost everything I draw... I consider myself lucky to be have transformed my passion into a job...
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