I am based in San Francisco Bay Area. Every painting here is done either on location at a place I visited, or in the studio based on a picture I have taken. I enjoy plein air the most, which allows me to combine my passion for travel and art. While seemingly at odds with each other, I am equally fascinated by the energy of the cities and the tranquility of rural landscapes. Both give me plenty of opportunities to explore the full spectrum of human experience. I try to tell stories in Watercolor.
I can be followed at www.instagram.com/najeebart
https://www.facebook.com/artbynajeeb
Please contact najeeb.abdul@gmail.com if you have any questions.
AWARDS
Artist Choice award for quick draw at Capitola Plein Air, 2023
Artist Choice award for best watercolor at Capitola Plein Air, 2023
People's Choice award for Best of Show at Capitola Plein Air, 2023
Honorable Mention at Capitola Plein Air, 2023
Chamber of Commerce Award at Capitola Plein Air, 2023
First place at Lost Sierra Plein Air for "Cafe on Lawrence" Quick Draw, 2023
Honorable Mention at Lost Sierra Plein Air for "Leonard Ave", 2023
People's choice award at Lost Sierra Plein Air for "Leonard Ave", 2023
Participant in Sonoma Plein Air, 2022, 2023
Participant in Carmel Valley Plein Air, 2023
People’s choice award at Mendocino Open Air Paint Out for “Main Street”, 2022
Honorable Mention at Mendocino Open Air Paint Out for “Church on the Main street”, 2022
People’s choice award at Mendocino Open Air Paint Out for “Kasten Street”, 2021
Honorable Mention at Mendocino Open Air Paint Out for “Portuguese Beach”, 2021
Merit Award in Livermore Plein Air for “Wetmore Road”, 2022
First Place for “Santa Barbara” in Palo Alto Art League exhibition, 2022
People’s choice award for “Galindo” in Concord Plein Air, 2022
First place at Calistoga Plein Air Paint Out for “After the rain”, 2021
People’s Choice Award at Calistoga Plein Air Paint Out for “After the rain”, 2021
Second place at Los Gatos Juried Art Festival for “Salzburg”, 2021
Merit Award Winner at Livermore Plein Air for“Salon 2152”, 2021
Hosted watercolor workshops at Imaginook art gallery, 2022, 2023
Hosted watercolor workshops at Pacific Art League, 2022, 2023
Solo Exhibition at Mission Coffee, July 2019
https://www.mendocinobeacon.com/2021/09/30/mendocino-open-paint-out-award-winners-announced/