Fahad Alhumaid
Artist working between Riyadh and Los Angeles, exploring dimension through mixed media
Two Cities, One Vision
I split my time between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Los Angeles, California, and that constant movement shapes everything I make.
My background spans business, film production, and art. But it was during lockdown in 2020, stuck in my house in Riyadh, that I rediscovered the studio space I'd been ignoring.
What started as pandemic boredom became an obsession with layering different materials to create depth that traditional painting couldn't achieve.
The Creative Process
My creative process is about experimenting with different techniques, materials, and ideas. It's ongoing, always evolving, never settled.
1
Ideation & Concept
Every piece begins with an idea, a feeling, or an experience that demands expression through mixed media.
Techniques:
Sketching, mood boards, material exploration
2
Material Preparation
Selecting and preparing the perfect combination of acrylics, resins, and photographic elements.
Techniques:
Acrylic mixing, resin preparation, photo selection
3
Layered Construction
Building depth through multiple layers, each adding dimension and narrative to the piece.
Techniques:
Pour techniques, layering, texture application
4
Dimensional Finishing
Adding the final epoxy resin layer that creates the signature depth and portal effect.
Techniques:
Epoxy application, curing, final polishing
"What drives me is the pursuit of depth – both visual and conceptual. Traditional painting felt limiting, so I started layering different materials to create something entirely new."— Fahad Alhumaid