Art by Lieve

Description: This picture shows a fragment of the Ishtar Gate which can be viewed in the Pergamon museum in Berlin, Germany. It shows ceramics lions with tiles in blue, orange and turquoise.

Description: This is an artwork I made some time ago showing an combined fourfold and sixfould islamic geometric pattern. I used different shades of blue that I made lighter towards the edges of the design. I also used different shades of copper shimmer paints to paint the star and kite shapes.

Description: One of the many pictures I took during a trip to Morocco. This specific pattern is found in the Bou Inania Madrasa in Fes. This intricate pattern of ceramic tiles of black, white, terra and blue looks great on pillows!

Description: One of the many pictures I took during a trip to Morocco. This specific pattern is found in the Al-Attarine Madrasa in Fes. This intricate pattern of ceramic tiles of black, white, terra and blue looks great on notebooks!

Description: This gouache on paper artwork shows a classic dual pattern, which means a pattern in a pattern! I've painted this zellige or zillige pattern in different shades of powder, ultramarine and prussian blue with gold. Such a classical combination!

Description: One of the many pictures I took during a trip to Morocco. This intricate pattern of ceramic tiles of black, white, terra and blue looks great on notebooks!

Description: One of the many pictures I took during a trip to Seville. This specific pattern is found in the The Courtyard of the Maidens (Patio de las Doncellas). This intricate pattern of ceramic tiles of black, white, terra and blue looks great on notebooks!

Description: One of the many pictures I took during a trip to Morocco. This intricate pattern of ceramic tiles of green, white and blue looks great on notebooks!

Description: One of the many pictures I took during a trip to Seville. This specific pattern is found in the The Courtyard of the Maidens (Patio de las Doncellas). This intricate pattern of ceramic tiles of black, white, terra and blue looks great on notebooks!

Description: One of the many pictures I took during a trip to Seville. This specific pattern is found in the The Courtyard of the Maidens (Patio de las Doncellas). This intricate pattern of ceramic tiles of black, white, terra and blue looks great on notebooks!

Description: One of the many pictures I took during a trip to Morocco. This specific pattern is found in the Al-Attarine Madrasa in Fes. This intricate pattern of ceramic tiles of black, white, terra and blue looks great on notebooks!

Description: This is a picture I made during a trip to Berlin, Germany. It shows one of the many murals on the East side gallary Berlin wall. This piece was made by Gamil Gimajew.

Description: One of the many pictures I took during a trip to Seville. This specific pattern is found in the The Courtyard of the Maidens (Patio de las Doncellas). This intricate pattern of ceramic tiles of black, white, terra and blue looks great on notebooks!

Description: One of the many pictures I took during a trip to Seville. This specific pattern is found in the The Courtyard of the Maidens (Patio de las Doncellas). This intricate pattern of ceramic tiles of black, white, terra and blue looks great on notebooks!

Description: I absolutely love stars and galaxies, to watch but also to paint! Especially when combined with gorgeous Islamic patterns!

Description: This artwork was created using watercolors with the Lagoon Nebula in mind for the background. The dark background makes the twelve pointed silver woven star stand out.

Description: Sometimes you just need to paint some rainbows! And that's just what I did with this pattern based on the Sheikh Zayed Mosque Skylight. Original is watercolors on paper.

Description: Since ever I started drawing and painting Islamic geometric patterns, I've always wanted to make my own designs. I am proud to present my first ever pattern designed by...me! I love how this piece turned out. The original is 20x20 cm gouache on paper.

Description: Galaxy painting of a fivefold pattern on paper, painted with watercolour.

Description: One of the many pictures I took during a trip to Morocco. This intricate pattern of ceramic tiles of black, white, terra and blue looks great on notebooks!

Description: One of the many pictures I took in Seville. This is the dome of the Hall of Ambassadors in the Real Alcazar. The intricate gold woodwork with blue and red details is absolutely amazing to see. If you have a chance, you should visit this place ones in your life!

Description: One of the many pictures I took during a trip to Morocco. This specific pattern is found in the Bou Inania Madrasa in Fes. This intricate pattern of ceramic tiles of black, white, terra and blue looks great on notebooks!

Description: This must be one of the most famous murals on the East side gallary in Berlin, Germany. This painting is made by Birgit Kinder which she made on the Berlin Wall.

Description: Moroccan Zellige design on paper, painted with watercolours in green and gold.

Description: This pattern is from an Iznik tile from the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. Original is gouache on paper.