About Manal
Manal Fashi is a watercolor artist & illustrator who lives and works in North Texas. A graphic designer by day, Manal loves to sketch en plein air and incorporate portraits and city scapes in her work. Her personal style can be described as vibrant, expressive and diverse in subject matter.
From a young age Manal has been creating art works and experimenting with different mediums. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Art in Graphic Design from the University of North Texas, which has set her journey as a professional creative. In the last few years her passion for self expression has materialized in creating watercolor pieces that she shares on her instagram account.
AWARDS
2023 Society of Watercolor Artists Juried Membership Exhibition 2nd Place Award - The Cardinal’s Nest
2022 Splash23 Finalist - Blue Nile Waterfalls
2022 Society of Watercolor Artists Juried Membership Exhibition Juror’s Award - Morning water Show
RECOGNITION
2022 Women In Watercolor Honorable Mention - Neighbor’s Chickens
2022 Southwestern Watercolor Society 59th Annual Membership Exhibition Entry - Hidden Lake
2021 Southwestern Watercolor Society 58th Annual Membership Exhibition entry - Blue Nile Waterfalls
2021 Society of Watercolor Artist Membership Exhibition entry - Spring in Spring Texas
2020 Southwestern Watercolor Society 57th Annual Membership Exhibition entry - View of La Jolla Sand Diego
2019 Southwestern Watercolor Society 56th Annual Membership Exhibition entry - Wichita Mountains
PUBLICATION
2022 The Best of Watercolor: Special Issue, Splash23 Finalist - Blue Nile Waterfalls
Manal is a member at the South western watercolor color society and the Society of Watercolor Artists and sells some of her art work at Sparrows Gallery. She also teaches workshops at the Dime Store.