Fatima Abdullah e-markets painting on pebbles

In its issue of June 9, Al Akhbar spotlighted artist Fatima Abdallah who creates small miniature paintings on pebbles she collects from Beirut shores. All artworks are marketed via her social media ‘Art and More’ page. The idea, Abdallah boasted, came up with the start of the compulsory quarantine and the lockdown imposed due to the corona pandemic. When gift and gadget shops closed, Fatima said, she decided to use her drawing talent that is diverse compared to the hardest drawing techniques or painting styles. She opted to start with small stones or pebbles, and moved to small wooden keychains for doors and cars. Speaking to Al Akhbar, Abdallah stated that the dire economic conditions have limited the purchasing power of people and their ability to buy expensive gifts which prompted her to find a substitute that fits all budgets. After being disinfected and packed as a gift, pieces are sold online at prices that vary from LBP 5,000 to LBP 10,000, plus of course the cost of delivery. (Al Akhbar, June 9, 2020)