Recently, I had the incredible chance to explore the the city of Florence on a mission to meet and photograph the talented sculptors who keep the artistic flame alive!

My amazing guide for this adventure was my good friend Rasha Obaid, a gifted stone carver, sculptor, and a 2023 QEST Howdens Sculpture Scholar at the prestigious Florence Academy of Art (FAA).

Rasha’s background in architectural stone carving is awe-inspiring, but in Florence, she’s delving into the captivating world of figurative sculpture, honing her skills in capturing the human form through clay and drawing. The Academy is known for its exceptional anatomy drawing program, which Rasha absolutely loves and believes will be instrumental in achieving her dream of creating public sculptures.