Sadegh Tirafkan, Iranian artist (July 3, 1965 – 9 May, 2013)
Yar-e-Azizam “My good friend”
Yar-e-Azizam “My good friend” Persian calligraphy by Stewart J. Thomas.
Mawlana Rumi
Mawlana Rumi wrote these two lines about the lover and the beloved. I am not aware of a translation into English. I shall undertake to translate it myself, but in the meanwhile if someone knows of a translation please let me know in the comments are in the contact section of my website palmstone.com. Original calligraphy by Stewart J. Thomas.
If you want light, you must light a fire
“If you want light, you must light a fire,” poetry by Mawlana Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, known by most simply as Rumi, the great poet who can be claimed by several modern nations, but who wrote in Persian (Farsi) in a manner that sounds as fresh, direct and poetic today as it must have when he first uttered the lines centuries ago. Original calligraphy by Stewart J. Thomas.
Prayer for Peace
Peace is more than the absence of war; peace is health and wholeness and well-being. This is my prayer for peace, as elusive as light and shadow on fabric at dusk; as tangible as your breath in the night. Stewart J. Thomas
The light within guides me and protects me
The light within guides me and protects me. Original Arabic calligraphy by Stewart J. Thomas.
Trust in Yourself
Trust in Yourself. Original Arabic calligraphy by Stewart J. Thomas.
Silkscreen and Calligraphy
Silkscreen and calligraphy in ink on artist-made paper; original artwork by Stewart J. Thomas.
he Ancient One – “Yeganeh Ghadim”
The Ancient One – “Yeganeh Ghadim” – an epithet of the divine. Original calligraphy by Stewart J. Thomas.
Shalimar, written in the form of a bird
Shalimar, written in the form of a bird. Original calligraphy design by Stewart J. Thomas
All who wander are not lost
All who wander are not lost, Arabic calligraphy by Stewart J. Thomas
Oh Soul, you worry too much
Persian (Farsi) calligraphy by Stewart J. Thomas, selection from the poem of Jalaludin Rumi, known in English as “Oh Soul, you worry too much”
Salaam Aleikum – Peace be with you
Salaam Aleikum – Peace be with you. Original calligraphy design by Stewart J. Thomas.
Fear is never a good counselor
No matter how justified it may be, fear is never a good counselor.
Passover, Easter and Iranian New Year
In our household we celebrate Passover, Easter and Iranian New Year – which this year are all happening at the same time! Blessings to everyone, no matter what traditions you follow. I should also mention that we were most fortunate to be part of a genuinely interfaith Passover Seder this year with participation by Jews, Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Bahais and others.
Poetry from Mahmoud Darwish
3 lines of poetry from Mahmoud Darwish:
between two countries
never belonging in one
no longer belonging in the other
Calligraphy, ink and watercolour on mulberry paper by Stewart J. Thomas.
Name in the form of a Lady bug
Design of the name “Layli” – Lalibug – created by Stewart Thomas.
Library Entrance, Tehran
Library Entrance #Tehran #Iran (at Imam Khomeini Square / میدان امام خمینی)
National Library and Museum, Tehran
The Art of Minakari
The art of Minakari or Enamelling is called miniature of fire as well as the decoration of metal and tile with mina glaze. Minakari or Enamelling is the art of painting, colouring and ornamenting the surface of metals by fusing over it brilliant colours that are decorated in an intricate design.
