Sally K's artwork brings to life enchanting, alluring, vibrant, and demure women who emerge from lush foliage and spirited brushwork. Her unique artistic approach harmoniously blends abstract expressionism with realism and portrait techniques, skillfully conveying the intricate qualities she finds in strong women – sensuality, independence, and confidence.
Sally K pursued her higher education in Beirut, culminating in her graduation with a distinguished BA in Fine Arts from the Lebanese American University of Beirut. In 2013, she returned to the United States, choosing California as her initial home base before embarking on her journey to Qatar.
The portraits of women in
Sally K’s work are intensely personal. “The women I paint are an extension of
me, of what I feel, how I process my surroundings, my thoughts, my anger, my
pleasures.” She strives to be like the women in her work. “Sometimes tough and
daring, sometimes shy and reserved, but always self-assured and determined;
they represent what captivates me in other women; the qualities I admire, and
strengths that I strive to gain.”
Sally K draws inspiration from photography, pop culture, and
fashion as well as artists ranging from Willem de Kooning and Jackson Pollock
to Gustav Klimt. Her highly regarded paintings have been collected by notable
celebrities such as Jesse McCartney and Kelly Clarkson. Her highly regarded paintings have been collected by notable celebrities such as Jesse McCartney and Kelly Clarkson and have been featured in numerous group and solo shows worldwide, including Hong Kong, Beirut, Dubai, Italy, Switzerland and the USA.
