Hamdullah Arbab is an Afghan-Canadian artist based in Ottawa whose work blends expressive portraiture, plein-air painting, and social advocacy. A largely self-taught artist, Arbab works primarily in oil, watercolor, and acrylic, using light, color, and energetic brushwork to capture the character and emotion of his subjects. His artistic practice is deeply connected to his Afghan heritage and his commitment to human rights, particularly girls’ access to education and the experiences of displaced and marginalized communities. Through his art, Arbab seeks not only to create visually compelling w...