Desert Blossom Mosaic - 40" x 30" Mixed Media Painting

Desert Blossom Mosaic is a stunning large-format mixed media canvas by Richmond-based artist Syeda Mleeha Shah. This 30” x 40” piece draws inspiration from Middle Eastern garden motifs and traditional Islamic architectural framing, blending layered stencils, floral scrollwork, and textured patterning to create a bold yet harmonious visual centerpiece.

The artwork’s palette of deep olive, rich copper, charcoal black, and marigold evokes the earthy elegance of desert gardens and ancient tiled courtyards. A luminous metallic mandala anchors the center, surrounded by symmetrical borders reminiscent of Persian rugs, Mughal manuscripts, and Andalusian palace mosaics. Each detail is hand-applied with care, reflecting Syeda’s signature fusion of heritage and modernity.

Details:

• Artist: Syeda Mleeha Shah (Arabesque Reflections)
• Title: Desert Blossom Mosaic
• Size: 30” x 40” (unframed)
• Medium: Mixed media on canvas with textured stencil, metallic accents, and layered paint
• Colors: Olive green, copper, gold, ivory, charcoal, mustard
• Finish: Satin protective seal
• Ships from: Richmond, VA

“A timeless tribute to sacred geometry, historic tilework, and the enduring beauty of botanical forms.”