Where Ink Meets Gold
Custom calligraphy art, painted by hand in gold leaf and ink — or designed as a digital concept first. Every piece is made to order, from a single line of Arabic script to a full canvas commission.
Traditional Hand-Painted Art, Meets Modern Design
Golden Qalam is a one-artist studio specializing in hand-painted calligraphy — gold leaf, ink, and acrylic on canvas, built line by line in the tradition of classical Arabic script.
Every commission starts with a conversation about the words, colors, and space the piece is meant for. From there, a design concept is created — by hand, or AI-assisted for a faster first look — and refined with you before a single stroke of gold touches the canvas.
Two Ways to Bring Your Piece to Life
Custom Hand-Painted Commissions
A one-of-a-kind piece painted by hand in gold leaf, ink, and acrylic on canvas — your chosen words, verse, or name, sized and styled for the space it's going in.
- Any size, from small canvases to statement wall pieces
- Gold leaf, silver leaf, or painted-metallic finishes
- Choice of script style and color palette
Digital / AI-Assisted Design Concepts
See the layout before it's painted. A digital concept is created — hand-sketched or AI-assisted — so you can approve the composition, wording, and colors ahead of time.
- Fast turnaround for a first-look concept
- Revisions before any painting begins
- Option to have the approved concept hand-painted after
From First Sketch to Finished Canvas
Consultation
Tell us the words, the occasion, and where the piece will hang. We talk sizing, colors, and budget.
Concept & Design
A first-look layout is created — hand-sketched or AI-assisted — for you to review and request changes to.
Hand-Painted Creation
Once the concept is approved, the piece is painted by hand in gold leaf, ink, and acrylic on canvas.
Delivery
The finished piece is packaged carefully and delivered or arranged for pickup, ready to hang.
Recent Work
A selection of hand-painted pieces, alongside the gold and ink textures that inspire each new commission.
Framed Verse Panel — gold & silver leaf on canvas
Brushwork Detail — gold leaf on canvas
Single Word Study — gold on black canvas
Studio inspiration — gold on black
Studio inspiration — ink & gold
Request a Commission
Fill out the form below, or reach out directly on Instagram or WhatsApp — whichever is easiest for you.