Personal Information

• Name: Mokhlis Kameel

• Date of Birth: 22 July 1992

• Nationality: Egyptian

• Place of Birth: El-Ezziya Village, Assiut Governorate
  (Raised in a rural environment lacking arts and tools, which posed an early challenge to his artistic journey)

Artistic Career

• Graduate of the Institute of Decorative Arts.

Contemporary Egyptian visual artist with an expressive realist style combining symbolism, figuration, and dramatic use of light and shadow. His journey started in a rural environment deprived of art, yet he developed a visual language expressing wide spiritual and humanistic themes.

Style and Themes

Artistic Character: Expressive Realism.
Techniques: Oil and acrylic colors, with careful attention to contrast between light and darkness to highlight emotional depth.
Themes: Not limited to religious works, but extends to broader human issues; addressing themes such as pain, sacrifice, hope, companionship in sorrow, alongside portraits of public figures and works inspired by social and human reality, in addition to symbolic and spiritual paintings depicting Christ, the Virgin Mary, and saints.

Notable Works

• Companion in Sorrow (Socius in dolore).

• Prince of Peace.

• Crying Angel (Angel Chris / Angel Christ).

Exhibitions and Participation

• Al-Ahram Newspaper Exhibition

• Zamalek Arts Hall – Kalima Hall

• Participation in cultural events and institutions in Egypt, including Egypt Public Library

• Selected works published via the official website, blog, and social media platforms

Techniques and Methods Used

• Soft Shading and controlling light and shadow values (Chiaroscuro) to create visual depth and dramatic effect.

• Golden Ratio composition and Rule of Thirds to achieve balance and calm rhythm.

• Underpainting as a preparatory color layer, then building up with layers.

• Glazing with thin transparent layers to enrich color, and Scumbling for a soft texture.

• Sfumato (softening edges and smoky gradation) and edge control (hard/soft) to guide the viewer’s eye.

• Texture techniques: from polished surfaces to Impasto (thick layers) when needed.

• Perspective (linear and aerial) and anatomical study in portraiture, with Value Studies and Blocking-in.

• Color Theory (complementary contrasts / color temperature) and wet-on-wet blending or dry brush when required.

If desired, specific painting examples can be added to demonstrate each technique above.

Links and References

• Official page for Companion in Sorrow on the artist’s website.

• Press Newspaper – Article about “Companion in Sorrow”.

• Christian Joy Forums – Article about “Prince of Peace”.

• Archive/Tag for Companion in Sorrow on the official website.

• Official page for Crying Angel – Angel Chris.

• Official page for Prince of Peace.

• Blog: Materials and photos of works like Crying Angel, Prince of Peace, and portraits.

• Albums and Exhibitions of Mokhlis Kameel’s works on St-Takla Encyclopedia.

• Official Website Homepage (general overview).

• Sawtona News – Article about “Companion in Sorrow”.