An independent art studio and creative collective founded in Sialkot, Pakistan by Rohan Shahzad alongside artists Ahmad Abbas, Fasih-ur-Rehman, and Talha Abuzar. We exhibit, sell, and commission both original physical canvas paintings and digital artworks — with zero restrictions on medium, discipline, or artistic style.
In Pakistan, breaking into the art world has historically been restricted by rigid conventions, geographical privilege, and commercial gatekeeping. Conventional commercial galleries often demand established personal connections, enforce narrow definitions of what "counts" as art, or take aggressive cuts as high as 40% to 50% from sales.
Rohan Shahzad founded Dream of Strokes in 2021 in Sialkot alongside artists Ahmad Abbas, Fasih-ur-Rehman, and Talha Abuzar under a core philosophy: there are zero restrictions on what type of art belongs here. Whether created with classical oil glazes, heavy acrylic calligraphy, or modern digital art, every piece is celebrated with verified authenticity and fair compensation.
Four resident artists combining traditional master techniques, calligraphic discipline, and tactile expression.
How collectors collaborate directly with our artists to commission custom Quranic calligraphy and fine paintings.
You discuss your desired Quranic ayah, Hadith, or artistic theme with Rohan or the assigned artist. We assess your wall dimensions (24×36″, 36×48″, 48×72″, or multi-panel diptychs), interior ambient lighting, and room color palette.
The calligrapher prepares initial letterform compositions, evaluating script balance (Thuluth, Diwani, or Contemporary) and background textures. You review and refine the visual direction before the brush touches the final stretched canvas.
The artist begins painting on the easel. Throughout the process, we send high-resolution photos and video progress clips directly to you on WhatsApp, ensuring complete transparency and artistic alignment at every milestone.
After full pigment drying and double-varnish protection, the painting is hand-signed, fitted with heavy-duty hanging hardware, certified with a studio Certificate of Authenticity, and packed into shock-absorbing wooden crating for insured transit.
A selection of physically painted, signed original canvases created by our founding artists.
Rohan Shahzad • Handcrafted Original
Fasih-ur-Rehman • Fine Art Oil
Rohan Shahzad • Original Canvas
Rohan Shahzad • Framed Original
Rohan Shahzad • Handcrafted Original
Ahmad Abbas • Master Calligrapher
Studio Artists • Fine Art Collection
Studio Artists • Landscape Series
Dream of Strokes operates as an independent, digital-first art gallery headquartered in Sialkot, Pakistan. We do not operate a walk-in physical showroom—every single physical canvas painting and digital artwork is published, cataloged, and sold exclusively through our official website.
Operating online allows our resident painters to focus entirely on their craft while eliminating traditional 40%–50% commercial gallery markups. Collectors across Pakistan and internationally can view authentic high-resolution studio photographs, examine close-up calligraphy details, and acquire pieces with fully insured door-to-door crated delivery.
Every original artwork acquired through our website includes an official serialized Dream of Strokes Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist.
How we support Pakistani artists across all mediums and protect collectors acquiring physical and digital art.
Whether you paint with oils on Belgian linen, write calligraphy with hand-carved reeds, sculpt impasto, or craft digital art — you are welcome at Dream of Strokes.
Every acquisition is handled with museum-grade physical care, provenance integrity, and direct artist accountability.
Whether you are an artist seeking an open, unrestricted platform to showcase your craft, or a collector seeking a physical oil canvas, bespoke calligraphy commission, or digital art edition — connect directly with our studio.
