Emirati artist Abdulla Lutfi shows his new collection a year after he opened his own studio space. Abdulla is autistic and has launched an NFT art collection. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
It was a challenge to move from canvas to computer screen, but Lutfi has become comfortable with digital art and says it is quicker to make changes.
Digital art can be tracked and the artist is paid a commission every time an artwork is resold.
The 'Khalli Walli' NFT collection was launched recently.
Lutfi shows a piece he sketched on the iPad.
The artist is known in the UAE for striking black and white canvas works made using a black marker.
Lutfi is invited to workshops with people keen to learn his unusual style inspired by cartoon characters and anime.
He says using colours stresses him and he prefers working in black and white.
Lutfi works in a studio called Next Chapter at Tashkeel in Dubai's Al Fahidi district.
He has been working in his own studio space for a year.
Art teacher Gulshan Kavarana helped the Emirati move to digital art.
Some of Lutfi's art.
The works capture slices of life in the Emirates under the backdrop of Dubai landmarks.
