Jamilla Naji Fine Art

I began to document my thoughts using paint on wood panel and canvas in the mid 1990s.  The themes of my work are typically influenced by my life experiences.  I enjoy painting characters that are communicating with one and other, or single characters that are making an emotional statement.  Having the courage and determination to paint my most tragic experiences usually results in colorful, curious and relatable images.

Art Resume

2000- Sumner and Dene Gallery, Group show, San Diego Ohio

2002 - Writer and Illustrator of Musical Storyland, A sing-a-long book with music by David Bowie

2003-  San Diego Art Walk -  Featured artist and television spokesperson

2003 - Publication - San Diego Union Newspaper, article and photos, San Diego, California

2004 -  2009 - Owner Jamilla Naji Gallery

2006- Mariposa Gallery, Two artist show, Albuquerque, New Mexico

2009-2012 - Worked on commission paintings, Albuquerque, New Mexico

2010 - Publication - Albuquerque Magazine, (five page article) Albuquerque, New Mexico

2012 -2015 - Good Goat Gallery, Permanent artist, Cleveland, Ohio

2012-2014 - Mural paintings for Cleveland Public Libraries, Cleveland, Ohio

2012-2016- Shared gallery at 48th Street Studios, Lakewood, Ohio

2017 - Costello Childs Gallery, group show, Scottsdale, Arizona

2018 - Publication - Luxe Magazine, February Issue, Featured artist, Scottsdale, Arizona

2019 - Publication - Studio Visit Volume forty-five, Scottsdale, Arizona

2021 - Received $5,000 first prize Phoenix Artlink Competition, Scottsdale, Arizona

2022- Publication - Acrylicworks 9, Hardcover, Scottsdale, Arizona