The master calligrapher with whom I work has a particular interest in the word Allah الّله (which is the Arabic word for God, and not, as the misconception goes, the god of Islam exclusively), and together we have painted and gilded dozens of different designs fitting it into a perfect square. Myself, I lean towards circles and mandalas, and so this came to mind while I was waiting for a friend at the terrace of a café.

Materials: Ecoline and gilding on 300g Cotman paper. The total paper size is 50×50cm.
Part of my ongoing series. Originals will be available for sale once completed.

More photos and work process on my blog