Iraqi artist paints with fire

An artist from the Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG) city of Erbil, Karzan Omar Qader is draws attention with his painting method. Qader stated that he has been drawing with fire and spray for about 12 years. Qader also told that he learned the skills from videos of famous painters practicing this art, which are available on social networks. “I am the first Iraqi Kurdish youth in the Middle East to draw with fire. I learned the art of painting with fire and spray from shows. It’s now a source of income for me. My success in practicing this art has opened the way for my artworks to participate in local and international festivals and exhibitions,” Qader said in his satetment.