More works on paper inspired by the Atlas Mountains

Atlas Mountains 4

Atlas Mountains 5

Atlas Mountains 6

Atlas Mountains 7

These works on paper were inspired by the Atlas Mountains. They are mixed media one of a kind works on paper, using collage of paper I had printed using the patterns of Moroccan tiles I saw on our trip.

Works on Paper inspired by Morocco

Atlas Mountains 1- mixed media inspired by travel through the Atlas Mountains

Atlas Mountains 2- Mixed media inspired by travel through the Atlas Mountains

Atlas Mountains 3- Mixed media inspired by travel through the Atlas Mountains

Morocco, a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and Jewish cultural influences. The Atlas Mountains extend some 2,500 km across northwestern Africa, spanning Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, separating the Atlantic and Mediterranean coastline from the Sahara Desert. Actually a series of ranges with diverse terrain, climates and wildlife, the Atlas are dotted with Berber villages and riven with canyons and ravines. The highest peak is Toubkal, which lies within Morocco's Toubkal National Park.

These works on paper use papers I created using patterns of tiles I saw in Morocco.

Morocco

Fes- handicrafts

Marrakech- colorful market

Atlas Mountains

Essaouira- port

Rabat- capital city

Sahara Desert- at dawn

 

Casablanca- Rick's Cafe

Magic of the Orient

This summer we entered a world of mystery. Morocco is an initiation into the magic of the Islamic, Arabic, African world of medinas, minarets, desert and mountain, and yet retains a European patina. Imbibe the spirit of Morocco; wander the streets of the great cities.

Fez is a stunning array of medieval buildings; the world-famous souk of Marrakech sells a bewildering array of goods; Casablanca, is a thriving commercial center, and Rabat reflects its modern French origins. The snow-capped Atlas Mountains lie inland. Beyond them are the fringes of the parched Sahara. Whether scaling distant ridges, haggling for exotic artifacts, gazing at ancient wonders or marveling at the pink of a desert dawn, in Morocco, we were mesmerized