Joylyn Fernandes

Thank you Gulf Weekly for the feature! https://www.gulfweekly.com/Articles/44601/Art-for-paws

When I moved from India to Bahrain in June of 2016 I shipped 2 boxes. One contained some random utensils and one contained all my untouched crafting supplies. It cost us a lot of money but I just wanted to bring some of my stuff along as I assumed I would have a lot of free time till I found a job so I could craft. But then I just unpacked the box and till last year I only made a few flowers here and there. I honestly didn't know what I would do with any flowers I made.

Last year I had the opportunity to participate in the We Are Amana exhibit and I found a purpose! Art for a cause! It's a win-win. I get to create and fundraise for various causes.
All my illustrations are hand-cut and I accept commissions. PS I have to say that I am still developing my paper illustration skills.

I am currently raising funds for Rescat TNR program through the sale of my pieces. This blue one is already sold. But please follow me on Instagram as I will be posting more pieces for sale.

All payments are to be sent directly to the clinic. 100% of the sales proceeds go towards the cause.

Grateful for everything 🙏

Art for paws : Gulf Weekly Online Bahrain-based artists and zoophilists with a soft-spot for strays are creating vibrant murals, eye-catching paper art, Dilmun-themed graphics and more, all to o

A closer look at the ‘stamps’!

Everything is cut free hand with a scissor. No templates 🙈
I would love to get comfortable using craft knives but still working on that.

Hand-cut with hope, every petal tells a story of strength. An ode to the resilience of the Palestinian people — blooming even in the harshest of seasons. 🌺🇵🇸

Artists for Palestinians