Aysha Akhtar

I paint across many categories. I find sticking with one category too limiting and boring, and I actively confront the arrogance and pressure on artists to be boxed into one style. What’s the point of being an artist if you cannot be free to explore themes, styles, color palettes, and mediums?

Originally from Pakistan, my family moved to London, England, where I was born. We then moved to the U.S. I now live outside of Washington DC. As a first-generation immigrant to the U.S., raised in poverty, I use my art as an antidote to the harsh realities of life. My art is therefore a reflection of the beauty and whimsy that surrounds me. I am self-taught and began my artistic journey by being the odd kid sitting in the back of the class doodling caricatures of my classmates and teachers. I then moved on to velvet paint-by-numbers (remember those?), to where I am today.

I experiment with pen and ink, acrylics, watercolors, oil and soft pastels, and oil paints. I am probably more of an expressionist painter than anything else as I prefer my art to reflect my imagination upon the world.

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Twilight Tree Art Print
Art Print
Twilight Tree Art Print
by Aysha Akhtar
$20.00
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Folding Stool
Afternoon Chat with Friends Folding Stool
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$65.00
Through the Thicket Bath Mat
Bath Mat
Through the Thicket Bath Mat
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$30.00
Making Music Together Side Table
Side Table
Making Music Together Side Table
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$199.00
Sunset Sail Sticker
Sticker
Sunset Sail Sticker
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$4.00
Through the Thicket Apple Watch Band
Apple Watch Band
Through the Thicket Apple Watch Band
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$50.00
Don't Tread on Us Stationery Cards
Stationery Cards
Don't Tread on Us Stationery Cards
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$15.00
May I Enter? Canvas Print
Canvas Print
May I Enter? Canvas Print
by Aysha Akhtar
$75.00
Sunset Sail Art Print
Art Print
Sunset Sail Art Print
by Aysha Akhtar
$20.00
Nessie Art Print
Art Print
Nessie Art Print
by Aysha Akhtar
$20.00
Making Music Together Art Print
Art Print
Making Music Together Art Print
by Aysha Akhtar
$20.00
May I Enter? Side Table
Side Table
May I Enter? Side Table
by Aysha Akhtar
$199.00
Don't Tread on Us Bath Mat
Bath Mat
Don't Tread on Us Bath Mat
by Aysha Akhtar
$30.00
Making Music Together Cutting Board
Cutting Board
Making Music Together Cutting Board
by Aysha Akhtar
$40.00
May I Enter? Stationery Cards
Stationery Cards
May I Enter? Stationery Cards
by Aysha Akhtar
$15.00
Don't Tread on Us Side Table
Side Table
Don't Tread on Us Side Table
by Aysha Akhtar
$199.00
Making Music Together Fanny Pack
Fanny Pack
Making Music Together Fanny Pack
by Aysha Akhtar
$40.00
May I Enter? Bath Mat
Bath Mat
May I Enter? Bath Mat
by Aysha Akhtar
$30.00
Nessie Bath Mat
Bath Mat
Nessie Bath Mat
by Aysha Akhtar
$30.00
May I Enter? Framed Art Print
Framed Art Print
May I Enter? Framed Art Print
by Aysha Akhtar
$55.00
May I Enter? iPhone Card Case
iPhone Card Case
May I Enter? iPhone Card Case
by Aysha Akhtar
$39.99
Nessie Stationery Cards
Stationery Cards
Nessie Stationery Cards
by Aysha Akhtar
$15.00
Nessie Canvas Print
Canvas Print
Nessie Canvas Print
by Aysha Akhtar
$75.00
Twilight Tree Android Card Case
Android Card Case
Twilight Tree Android Card Case
by Aysha Akhtar
$39.99
Sunset Sail Face Mask
Face Mask
Sunset Sail Face Mask
by Aysha Akhtar
$17.99
Through the Thicket Android Wallet Case
Android Wallet Case
Through the Thicket Android Wallet Case
by Aysha Akhtar
$39.99
Twilight Tree Face Mask
Face Mask
Twilight Tree Face Mask
by Aysha Akhtar
$17.99
Don't Tread on Us Folding Stool
Folding Stool
Don't Tread on Us Folding Stool
by Aysha Akhtar
$65.00
Making Music Together Folding Stool
Folding Stool
Making Music Together Folding Stool
by Aysha Akhtar
$65.00
Twilight Tree Android Case
Android Case
Twilight Tree Android Case
by Aysha Akhtar
$29.99
Don't Tread on Us Coaster
Coaster
Don't Tread on Us Coaster
by Aysha Akhtar
$25.00
Making Music Together Sticker
Sticker
Making Music Together Sticker
by Aysha Akhtar
$4.00
May I Enter? Sticker
Sticker
May I Enter? Sticker
by Aysha Akhtar
$4.00
Twilight Tree Acrylic Box
Acrylic Box
Twilight Tree Acrylic Box
by Aysha Akhtar
$22.00
Nessie Fanny Pack
Fanny Pack
Nessie Fanny Pack
by Aysha Akhtar
$40.00
Sunset Sail Android Wallet Case
Android Wallet Case
Sunset Sail Android Wallet Case
by Aysha Akhtar
$39.99
Through the Thicket Framed Art Print
Framed Art Print
Through the Thicket Framed Art Print
by Aysha Akhtar
$55.00
Don't Tread on Us Apple Watch Band
Apple Watch Band
Don't Tread on Us Apple Watch Band
by Aysha Akhtar
$50.00
Don't Tread on Us iPhone Wallet Case
iPhone Wallet Case
Don't Tread on Us iPhone Wallet Case
by Aysha Akhtar
$39.99
Don't Tread on Us Canvas Print
Canvas Print
Don't Tread on Us Canvas Print
by Aysha Akhtar
$75.00
Making Music Together Face Mask
Face Mask
Making Music Together Face Mask
by Aysha Akhtar
$17.99
Don't Tread on Us Fanny Pack
Fanny Pack
Don't Tread on Us Fanny Pack
by Aysha Akhtar
$40.00
Don't Tread on Us Android Card Case
Android Card Case
Don't Tread on Us Android Card Case
by Aysha Akhtar
$39.99
May I Enter? Folding Stool
Folding Stool
May I Enter? Folding Stool
by Aysha Akhtar
$65.00