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REFLECTIONS
A space for thoughts, stories, and moments beyond the art.
Fragments of what I’m creating, noticing, and feeling.
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A little gift from me to you 🤍
Inspired by my signature soft fabrics and denim from the Soft Series, I created some free phone wallpapers for you to download.
Just press on each photo, save it to your camera roll, and set your favorite as your wallpaper - a little piece of cozy for your everyday.

Mona Neama
May 21 min read


A Quiet Kind of Pride
A reflection on quiet patriotism, shared moments, and how a difficult time brought us closer as a community.

Mona Neama
Apr 202 min read


The Soul of the Small: Why I’m Reclaiming the Trinket
Explore the rise of the 2026 trinket aesthetic and the "Good Fortune" series. Discover why I’m reclaiming the soul of the small through photorealistic 4x4-inch oil paintings—an artisanal, hand-painted answer to mass-produced culture and a celebration of meaningful, slow art.

Mona Neama
Apr 133 min read


For the Love of...
Is the "handmade soul" shrinking?
Here is my deep dive into why we need to return to the things that matter.

Mona Neama
Apr 63 min read


Where This Begins..
Depending on how long you’ve been following me on social media, you might know that I’ve always loved writing and sharing my thoughts. I used to keep an art journal where I would paint parts of my day and write about what I was feeling or what I had done (some past pages are attached here). Expressing myself like that always came naturally - it felt good, and it came from a genuine desire to connect with people who share similar interests. Writing, like art, helps me make sen

Mona Neama
Apr 32 min read
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