"When I gaze at Khalid's work, I look and look, finding new layers, shapes, and colours. I can't take my eyes off it, and that's why i judge it as great, unique artwork".

John Garghan, Artist

The Bohemian Artist

Once upon a time in the bustling city of Birmingham, there lived a man named Khalid. From a tender age, Khalid harboured a deep fascination for bringing his vivid imagination to life through art. Yet, societal norms whispered doubts in his ear, suggesting that art was a realm reserved for the feminine touch, nudging boys towards more “practical” pursuits.

Despite a flicker of encouragement from a wise teacher, Khalid tucked away his artistic dreams, only to revisit them decades later, in the golden years of his fifties. In 2017, fueled by a relentless desire to create, Khalid tentatively stepped into the realm of art once more, joining a local arts group.

There, amidst the scent of graphite and the soft rustle of charcoal, Khalid discovered a dormant talent waiting to bloom. With each stroke of his pencil, he felt a sense of liberation, encouraged by the affirmations of friends and family who marveled at his newfound skill.

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What my collectors have to say...

"I’ve been looking at Khalid Rashed’s art for the past few years now and it just gets better. It’s really out of this world what to say. He’s as good as the greats if not better and just because his name is not European should not mean that he can’t be recognised as a world or international artist. These paintings are more than good enough to be in gallery’s such as Tate Briton, The National gallery as well as the portrait gallery The Courtauld plus The Royal Academy to mention a few.

 I know he is known in Birmingham and London and now he is ready for the world. You can see the development in his work from the past to now. His Portraits look like sculptures and so real anyone who can do that in my view should be up there with the greats. I can see these developing into painting like Rubin’s in the future in left speechless when I see his work. He should be given a change to exhibit his work at one off the most popular art gallery’s in London and then the USA. This is just the beginning."

- Habib Rehman