“Muhammad at-Tayieb” al-HyariHow to Draw Characters That Connect with Your Audience: An Artist’s View“While tools play a role, it’s our vision that truly matters”4 min read·Mar 9, 2024----
“Muhammad at-Tayieb” al-HyariDaily Sketches (Cartoon Characters, Stylized Portraits, …) | Week 22, 2022Following a 1-week break, I’ve completed another week of daily sketches. During that week (week 21), I was busy with my day job and some…2 min read·Jun 5, 2022----
“Muhammad at-Tayieb” al-HyariDaily Sketches (Cartoon Characters, Stylized Portraits, …) | Week 20, 2022Cartoon character sketches and stylized portrait drawings of the week. Images and time-lapse process videos.2 min read·May 20, 2022----
“Muhammad at-Tayieb” al-HyariDaily Sketches (Cartoon Characters, Stylized Portraits, …) | Week 19, 2022This week I’ve been trying to do a sketch a day. I have enjoyed this so far, and I am pleased with how my drawing speed has improved since…2 min read·May 13, 2022----
“Muhammad at-Tayieb” al-HyariElla the Gorilla is Out on Amazon (and Kindle)Ella the Gorilla is available for purchase on Amazon, and I’m too proud.2 min read·Apr 9, 2022----
“Muhammad at-Tayieb” al-HyariBest Practices for Freelance Children’s Book Illustration Commissions — Part 1I worked on 4 children’s books over the last year. In this series of blog posts I’ll share some hints and lessons I’ve learned.5 min read·Nov 20, 2020----
“Muhammad at-Tayieb” al-HyariBeirut Breeze| Narrative Digital PaintingDigital painting inspired by the explosion which hit Beirut in August 2020.1 min read·Aug 26, 2020----
“Muhammad at-Tayieb” al-HyariThe Terminal | Narrative Digital PaintingThe story behind my painting, The Terminal, and a closer look at the details.2 min read·Jul 5, 2020----
“Muhammad at-Tayieb” al-HyariIn The Mangrove Tunnel | Narrative Digital PaintingA curious fox approaching a glowing flower in a mangrove tunnel. Read the backstory of my latest digital painting.1 min read·Jun 14, 2020----
“Muhammad at-Tayieb” al-HyariNot Before My Enemies | Digital Watercolor Portrait Painting“When the leader of the [enemy tribe] came up, and cried out to him to throw down his turban and his life should be spared. The Sheikh…1 min read·Jun 9, 2020----