About me
I'm Shabnam Erfani, a visual artist and illustrator based in Amsterdam.
With a background in architecture and user experience design, I bring over six years of teaching experience alongside a lifelong passion for the visual arts. My creative practice includes painting, illustration, and photography, working across both traditional and digital media. I’ve also completed several professional courses to deepen my skills and artistic perspective.
Today, I focus on personal projects and lead small, creative workshops for children and adults, offering a calm space to explore, express, and reconnect through art.
My Projects
A selection of my recent artworks and illustrations, each piece telling a story through colours, symbols, and emotions.
Melody of Spring
Melody of Spring; a return from darkness to light.
The Soul of Kamancheh
The Soul of Kamancheh, where Kalhor’s breath resonates through his instrument.
Gift of Jasmine Choi, her beautiful, wondrous melodies that remind me of childhood, which I reflected in this illustration of mine.
Beyond the Water, a fish whose fins dance their way out of confinement, seeking freedom.
Gift of Jasmine
Beyond the Water
My services
I offer a range of creative services, from art workshops and illustration to original paintings, blending teaching, storytelling, and fine art.
Workshops & Classes
Art workshops for children and adults, exploring different techniques and focusing on creativity and storytelling.
Illustration & Commissions
Custom illustrations and commissioned artworks tailored to your story, memory, or idea.
Original paintings and artworks available for purchase, as well as participation in group and solo exhibitions
Fine Art & Exhibitions
Gallery
Discover my latest paintings and illustrations, which capture moments of inspiration, creativity, and growth.
