Haya Saeed · Painter in Abu Dhabi

Paintings inspired by nature

Acrylic and watercolour paintings of wild flowers, gardens, mangroves and desert light.

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Recent paintings

New acrylic and watercolour works from the studio. Each one is an original, signed on the back.

Painting of poppies and daisies in a glass vase on an easel — Poppies and Daisies

Painting of a meadow of purple and yellow wildflowers — Wildflower Meadow

Painting of pink peonies on a deep navy background — Peonies at Dusk

Painting of white magnolia branches on an easel — Magnolia Branch

Abstract painting with teal, gold and coral swirls — Coral Tide

Textured abstract painting in rust and cream bands — Desert Layers

My story

I grew up between my grandmother's garden in Al Ain and the mangroves of Abu Dhabi, and nature has been my teacher ever since. I sketch outdoors whenever the weather allows, then finish each piece slowly in my studio.

> "Every canvas starts with a walk."

A painter in an apron working on a floral canvas at her easel in a sunlit studio

Exhibitions

Where my work has been shown this year.

Abstract painting with navy bars on an orange ground

Bloom, solo show · Al Bahar Gallery, Abu Dhabi

10 Jun – 20 Jun

Desert Light, group show · Sharjah

02 May – 10 May

Visitors looking at large abstract paintings in a gallery hall

Garden Studies · Hayy Art House, Dubai

12 Apr – 20 Apr

Quiet gallery room with framed floral paintings and a wooden bench

Open studio week · Abu Dhabi

20 Feb – 01 Mar