Atif Aleem

Art has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. From early childhood, I was instinctively drawn to drawing and painting, exploring form, colour, and emotion long before I had the words to describe them.
Although I formally studied art between 1989 and 1992, and had the rare privilege of training as a disciple in the studio of the legendary Jamil Naqsh, I still consider myself a self‑taught artist at heart. My artistic language has grown through constant experimentation, personal exploration, and an unbroken commitment to my craft.
I have been painting professionally for over three decades, developing a body of work that reflects both discipline and intuition — a balance shaped by tradition yet driven by my own evolving vision