Graphic Artist with 45 years experience in graphics & fine art. Now combines both as co-partner in Fine Art Graphics business "Ad Dawa'ir Al Jameelah: Circles of Beauty." 7th Dan Aikido Headmaster/Founder of Unity Aikido Assoc. Inc. Embraced Islam on the hand of Murshid F.A. Ali ElSenossi, January 1996.

1. What is the link between your spirituality and your creativity?
Alhamdulillah, from exploring the beauty of the Deen of Islam which I entered through being draw to the inner life of the Sufi’s; the mystics of Islam. This is a parallel to the Way in the Japanese Aikido tradition but more accessible, universal and finely crafted for today and always

2. Where do you draw your inspiration from? From the Words of Allah in His Book & in the creations. Reading the Qur’an and books of spiritual insight by masters of the Tradition and from observation of the indications present in our everyday life and in nature.

3. What will you be hoping to take away from the CSP event? Further inspiration and an opportunity to make creative friends & to network with others on the Path. Exposure for the artwork of Dawa’ir Al Jameelah, Circles of Beauty, which is our creative work, and a reflection of our journey.

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