Merhab Djelloul was born on June 24, 1983, in Algeria, and grew up in a modest family that inspired much of his art. He studied at the School of Fine Arts in Mostaganem, graduating in 2003. He is now an independent artist and a member of the International Watercolor Society.
His childhood village, his people, and his family became his favorite subjects. He paints his native Algeria through light and shadows, capturing the simplest scenes of everyday life. He has tried many styles, from portraits to landscapes, depicting both the magnificence and the simplicity of life in the desert.
He worked long to improve his art and impose his own style, creating realistic watercolors that are uniquely his. He has exhibited his work in France, Dubai, and Oman. In 2016, he won the Best Arab Artist prize in the Arabs Watercolor Competition in Dubai, marking a significant achievement in his career.
“His nature, his childhood village, his people and his family were his favorite subjects.”
His watercolors are known for their realistic style and emotional depth. He developed his technique over many years, drawing inspiration from his surroundings. His portraits and landscapes reflect a deep connection to his homeland and its culture.
Q: What defines Merhab Djelloul’s watercolor style?
A: His realistic watercolors capture the light, shadows, and everyday life of his native Algeria. He draws inspiration from his childhood and his people, and his work reflects a deep connection to his homeland. He is a member of the International Watercolor Society and won the Best Arab Artist prize in 2016.