About

Hello and welcome to my art gallery!

My name is May Attar. I am based in California and I create highly textured, palette knife oil paintings. Each painting is a challenging blend of bold, strong strokes and delicate brushes designed to inspire and excite. I love to spread joy with my work, so I make each one a uniquely colorful, beautiful, and uplifting piece that will bring happiness to anyone who sees it.

My Story

My story began in Beirut. Since my parents owned a bookstore & stationary shop that sold art supplies, they always encouraged me to pursue my passion for art. I was certainly the shop's youngest and most enthusiastic customer. I had my own art space at home where I would spend endless hours drawing, coloring, and copying paintings of famous artists.

I looked forward to art class every week to try new things and sharpen my skills. When I graduated, there was no doubt in my mind where I wanted to go next: art school.

There I learned how to truly interpret my feelings onto the canvas. I embraced the creative energy overflowing in the school and found freedom and serenity in my artwork. I was almost sad to graduate and leave it all behind, but in 2006 I received my degree in Art from the Lebanese University.

That same year I met my husband and we moved to Dubai. We lived there for ten years, during which we had our two beautiful daughters 'Lea' and 'Lara'. Visitors and tourists are usually struck by the majestic and enchanting city of Dubai, but I found myself lost. I wasn't inspired and found no joy in my painting. I missed home, my parents, and the crazy city of Beirut. I knew I needed a change.

In 2016 my family and I moved to California in the United States. From the very first moment I set foot there I felt myself overcome with inspiration and excitement. I found myself standing in complete awe at the gorgeous California landscapes and vast Pacific ocean and found myself painting in a frenzy, trying to capture that beautiful spark.

In 2017, I gave birth to my son, 'Danny boy.' He inspired me to begin teaching art to children and holding classes in my home. Getting to spend time with these kids and teach them about the joy of art and color made me happier than I can ever say.

Ever since I've been travelling across California and capturing the landscape in my own unique style. Each one of my collections embodies those feelings and I'm so happy I get to share them with you.

I hope you enjoy these paintings as much as I enjoyed making them.