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deviantART: by:nasser http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:nasser&section=today deviantART RSS for by:nasser en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:26:55 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png Love from Washington http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/16537133/ http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/16537133/ Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:33:44 PST
I'm back in The States. I've been here for a couple of weeks nows. It's bitter cold and classes are very demanding this spring so I haven't had much time to be active online. I don't know if I will be as active as I used to but I will log in occasionally.

-Nasser

]]> ~nasser Devious Journal Entry http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/16147547/ http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/16147547/ Sat, 29 Dec 2007 03:30:36 PST

]]> ~nasser My 1st YouTube Video :D http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/13717378/ http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/13717378/ Fri, 13 Jul 2007 07:06:09 PDT
I wanted to do something silly to Michael Buble's rendition of L.O.V.E but I ended up making a lot of silly videos instead.

As you can see, I am a little shy infront of the camera.

anyways, here it is... [link]

]]> ~nasser Back from Athens http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/13697515/ http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/13697515/ Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:44:13 PDT [link] and that's another one [link]

It was beautiful.

Thank You for all the messages. A decent update should follow.

]]> ~nasser Say Cheese... http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/13368354/ http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/13368354/ Sat, 16 Jun 2007 11:55:41 PDT

]]> ~nasser Devious Journal Entry http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/13269347/ http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/13269347/ Mon, 11 Jun 2007 16:04:03 PDT

]]> ~nasser Devious Journal Entry http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/13204234/ http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/13204234/ Sun, 03 Jun 2007 15:56:20 PDT

Inspired by BodyCombat, Sundays and Tuesdays

]]> ~nasser Photos from Jbeil http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/13103370/ http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/13103370/ Tue, 29 May 2007 14:56:21 PDT

]]> ~nasser No Summer Schooling For Me http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/12967588/ http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/12967588/ Tue, 15 May 2007 16:08:25 PDT WorldsBestMuffin and others so I couldn't understand why some of us couldn't access it. I hope all the interruptions of the last few weeks are over.

My mother does not like my journals. I think it's the whole blogging concept. It's interesting because my family never cared for my work. Their interest surfaced only after that magazine article and the gossip that came with it. Maybe I did go overboard with a few things but I needed an outlet. I might have to modify some of my old journals. I dread being a reason for anybody's heartache.

About the summer session, I did not go to AUD. I got accepted for the fall semester at the other 2 schools that I applied for so I'm taking my time exploring the programs and the campuses before committing to anyone. The chance to go back to The States has also presented itself so I don't want to rush into things before I hear from everyone. It's either Dubai or The States. I

Fairuz is singing on July 5th in Greece. This first mention is here [link] an official announcement should follow.

I haven't really been taking any portraits. Their are some silly outtakes with the snake I might post here if I don't come up with something better until then. Also, I don't mind taking photos of people, if anybody's interested let me know.

Happy Mid May Everyone

]]> ~nasser 08/05/07 http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/12888721/ http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/12888721/ Tue, 08 May 2007 14:15:06 PDT DreeamyEyes left DA. To me that's the saddest departure since =kittynn left.
I left DA twice and returned so I hope that she will too.

=DxButterfly celebrated her birthday on the 3rd. I was prepared to wish her a happy one on the 9th but I got the birthdays mixed up. Happy Belated Birthday

A lot of birthdays this month. =Tamsoo7a too and =DreeamyEyes will celebrate their birthdays soon. I'm not sure of the dates though.

Random photos from today.

]]> ~nasser Happy Birthday Ryye... http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/12876512/ http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/12876512/ Mon, 07 May 2007 13:52:23 PDT =ryye

]]> ~nasser Silly Rabbit http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/12830558/ http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/12830558/ Thu, 03 May 2007 16:53:36 PDT

My paternal instinct is kicking in.

Endless laughter.

My little sister's set design.

I hope you all are having a silly fun weekend too

]]> ~nasser Devious Journal Entry http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/12744428/ http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/12744428/ Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:40:41 PDT

]]> ~nasser That Self Portraits Exhibition.... http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/12720382/ http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/12720382/ Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:36:54 PDT *aljoud urged me to participate in this exhibition she's applying for. It's about comtemporary self portraiture, self representation and identity in The Arabian Gulf organized by Professor Bailey and Professor Van Gorder of Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar.

I was overjoyed because this was my area, self portraits. It was also the first time that I hear of an exhibition on self portraiture in the gulf. The exhibitions we mostly witness is usually of artists promoting their work. This was different. I have so many expressed identity issues that made me feel like this exhibition was tailored for me. I felt like I could make an impression.

The first thing I did in pereparation for my intended photofolio was a political twist on Arabist. Sadly, not many people liked it, people prefer my silly topless shots. I'm the silly one actually for catering to what was popular.

I wasn't really sure of how was I going to be able to express my identity as an artist in the gulf because I am still struggling to understand myself even though I am well aware of the fact that this is a lifelong process for everyone. It's even harder for artists given how in touch they are with their senses and emotions. It's also worse for artists living with restrictions and residing in rapidly changing places. I can't even imagine how it must be for girls.

It's hard to be honest with yourself and succumb to how you really feel and accept it. Needless to mention the essential mistakes we are all bound to make along the way.

Anyways, I struggled so much in representing myself for that exhibition that I never applied and *aljoud is furious with me now. She kindly offered to speak to the organizers for me but it's too late now I think because they already started sending their decisions for the exhibition.

This is a series of sad faces I wanted to submit too. It covered the intense emotions of how I lived as a result of the da ba dee and the da ba daa. The connecting pieces between the portraits were difficult to achieve. They were very incoherent. I was flamboyant and rebellious for a while but now I am grounded. A lot has happened since I withdrew from college so it was all there. A lot is happening now too so there will be more material for the future.

]]> ~nasser Devious Journal Entry http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/12654009/ http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/12654009/ Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:40:45 PDT

Anybody going to Zenobia on the 23rd ?

]]> ~nasser More Whining... http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/12632743/ http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/12632743/ Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:46:52 PDT

]]> ~nasser Randoms http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/12615214/ http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/12615214/ Mon, 16 Apr 2007 06:36:25 PDT

~WorldsBestMuffin autographed my arm the during my surprise visit to their university campus.

A lot of goodies came with that.

That's the original, it was sketched by ~TheNormal's father.

My favorite rockers. Happy Birthday Lilia.

]]> ~nasser Pillazoppin' http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/12471072/ http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/12471072/ Thu, 05 Apr 2007 13:43:54 PDT

by ~Darinchic

The general practitioners I've been seeing think I should go to the psyche ward. That's because I decided to quit the antidepressants on my own and opted for them to prescribe me sleeping pills instead. They also think that I have a substance abuse problems because I wouldn't settle for their antihistamines. If the doctors are not familiar with the latest in sleep aids such as Zopiclone, that does not make me a junkie.

I went to the book fair today. The new exhibition hall is great, modern and very proper for world class exhibitions but I prefered it when it used to be at The Cultural Foundation. They used to have outdoor activities and vendors that gave it a carnival feel. This one is so proper that it's almost inhuman. They fun was sucked out of it.

I love muffins especially *WorldsBestMuffin.

~xiuh is going away on a trip she's been really looking forward to and she's euphoric. Go Crazy and Return Happier.

And for those of you who wondered how the right side of my face looks like. Here it is, it's not that different. I don't see the fuss. I just prefer the left side for no special reason.

parts of this journal were edited

]]> ~nasser I'm not in love... http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/12422997/ http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/12422997/ Sun, 01 Apr 2007 21:08:09 PDT

I have obviously lost some brain cells during my lousy treatment.

]]> ~nasser Khalid's Wedding Bells http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/12341941/ http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/12341941/ Mon, 26 Mar 2007 19:50:17 PDT My older brother is getting married to his longtime girlfriend. The opposition has finally gave in. The wedding is scheduled for January. It will be in The States because Giovanna is American. I never met her but I do know that the happy couple occasionally visit my page so I'd like to wish them a happy life.

The road to happiness is not as easy for everyone

]]> ~nasser Devious Journal Entry http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/12308285/ http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/12308285/ Sat, 24 Mar 2007 10:32:41 PDT
I feel like squeezing a lot of faces around here.

]]> ~nasser In Loving Memory... http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/11889988/ http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/11889988/ Tue, 20 Feb 2007 04:00:14 PST Falah
2005-2007

Omar's beloved falcon

I'm sorry that I called you stupid bird.
I'm sorry that I called you chicken legs.
I'm sorry for scaring you on many occasions.
I'm sorry that I cannot do anything about your burial.
I'm sorry that you'll end up in some trash can.

]]> ~nasser On Antidepressants... http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/11745595/ http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/11745595/ Fri, 09 Feb 2007 10:01:38 PST
You see, my doctor prescribed me Efexor XR (an antidepressant). I've been taking it for 12 days now. It takes time for it's effects to kick in but the adjustment to the drug have been unpleasant.

I never wanted to resort to medications but I've reached a level where it became hard for me to lead a stable productive life.

If Efexor lives to it's promise, I'll be more available and better than ever and if I do not respond to the venlafaxine then you'll have the usual me (out and about for a while and reserved and depressed all the other whiles).

]]> ~nasser Falcon Photos + Feature http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/11605752/ http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/11605752/ Sun, 28 Jan 2007 22:51:37 PST
It was not that interesting to photograph them. It's not like you can play Jazz to set the birds in the mood.

But at least I got the chance to take pictures of my father. It's not always that I get that chance. I'll probably try another series called The Falconer or something.

Feature:

A self portrait with a cropped face hiding her identity while raising the question of tradition and progress in the gulf. ~aljoud's self portrait is powerful. Another powerful piece about a similar issue is =DxButterfly honest documentary (thumb below).

I think such works speak national love through social reforms more than anything else. He loves his country best who strives to make it best.

]]> ~nasser About My Stock Account... http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/11578232/ http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/11578232/ Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:17:09 PST News: (you all will be getting a break from my face, promise ).

On the table of dicussion today

I plan on featuring underrated artists because of the increasing number of undeserved pageviews. The traffic needs to directed to those who deserve the exposure. There a lot of those artists around, suggest some names for me please.

Stock Account:

Those recent sketches reminded of my abandoned stock account. I have no intentions of returning my stock account but you can use my photos as long as you let me know.. I used to be uptight about images in my gallery but I'm not anymore.

However, I do not appreciate the use of my pictures in avatars here on deviantart like what ~UaePrecioso is doing or even worse, using them on dating websites like what this other person is doing [link] (no no no)

Random Images featuring my work:

~nasser Boo Hoo http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/11557351/ http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/11557351/ Wed, 24 Jan 2007 19:07:33 PST

]]> ~nasser Thank You http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/11379769/ http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/11379769/ Tue, 09 Jan 2007 19:49:02 PST
I know that my ordeal is far from over. A google search result gave me the shock of my life and a sense of reality. I have been oblivious the whole time.

But how can I be mad after reading this [link] ?

I'll take no action for a little more or forever but I appreciate each and every kind word that was said. I thank

=doriano (you're always there)
=DxButterfly (defended me when it all started)
~Marooon
~fletchergull (I'm glad we met)
~MzaJi
*inkstewer
~damaskangel
*xPixelx
=eagle81 (Hope you hear good news soon about your CFA)
*iA7mad
~aljoud (All it took was a little trust)
~uAe-Designer
~Najuju
~angelkittin
~GuiltyRose(I'm returning that picture for you)
~Chikaw (You're one knowledgable kid)
*simul
~komraids
=DreeamyEyes
~BellaBellaBaby
=dxbwolf
~Darinchic (The video you made touched me deeply )
*Bntal3nabi
=monoh
~SilentPain0
~Butterfly46
*SwEeT-3anZ
~RatKing84 (you were too harsh, I hid your comment)
=MackTheDeuce (You rained me with faves)
~aleena99
~LV-1988
~SilentPain0
=Aj07
~xiuh
~iuo
~mkm1985 (thank you for the supportive blog entry)
~Mr-Garbo
=ryye
*WorldsBestMuffin
=amhd
~the-oxygen (the interview came out really well)

by : *khaloodies

]]> ~nasser Oh Crap... http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/11246309/ http://nasser.deviantart.com/journal/11246309/ Sat, 30 Dec 2006 14:25:26 PST What the hell is wrong with those people ? The stories they're running about me are foul. Is there nothing else going in the world ? I can think of plenty of important issues worth writing about, low life journalists messing up people's righteous existence is one for example.

As a result of the hateful Kuwaiti media attack on me, I deleted my gallery a few weeks ago. I was ready to give up everything for some peace of mind. I was sad to see all the comments of the last 4 years go away but I wanted to step away from everything because of all the heartache that came along. I imagined that my disappearance would make all the talking stop. WRONG. This is a reminder to myself and everyone else, emotional responses are never the way to go.

I enjoyed my imaginary peace of mind for a while before I started missing my old self. Photography is my thing and deviantart is my prefered outlet of expression. How can I give up that part of me so easily ? With that realization, only one thought echoed in my head. Nasser, when did you become such an insecure coward ?

The only thing I feel bad about is that I allowed a few low life journalists' bickering compromise who I am.

Motherfuckers, It would take a lot more to make me stop.

]]> ~nasser