Hajra Malik is a contemporary miniature artist who blends traditional Persian techniques with introspective storytelling. Through illuminated detail, surreal creatures, and imagined landscapes, she translates her inner paracosm onto paper.

A mixed-media artwork titled "Wanderer" by Hajra Malik, created in 2024 using gouache on Wasli paper, measuring 6 inches by 4 inches, depicting a colorful abstract scene with a dragon, a large flower, checkered pattern, and a stylized globe.
Colorful mural featuring a snake coiled with a woman's face in profile at the bottom, a staircase, and abstract designs on a wall, with a black and white checkered floor in the foreground.
Artistic artwork titled "Labyrinth" by Hajra Malik, featuring a surreal collage of a human profile, a dragon, a checkered pattern, and abstract shapes in vibrant colors using gouache, ink, and watercolor.
A watercolor painting titled 'Blissful Solitude' by Hajra Malik, depicting a stylized pink water lily with a swan-shaped figure emerging from the center, set against a lush green natural landscape with trees, water, and staircases in the background.
Artwork titled 'Chasmic Crack I' by Hajra Malik, created in 2022, featuring hot air balloons and stairs with watercolor and gouache on Wasli paper.
Abstract gouache, ink, and watercolor painting titled "Chasmic Crack II" by Hajra Malik, depicting geometric shapes, a landscape, and vibrant colors with a mixture of green, yellow, orange, and purple hues.
Abstract artwork titled 'Chasmic Crack III' by Hajra Malik, created with gouache, ink, and watercolors on Wasli, depicting a purple sky with clouds, a yellow background, green land, and a white handbag in the foreground.
Gouache painting by Hajra Malik, of a woman with a pineapple head wearing a blue patterned dress, standing next to a large green plant and a red ladder, with pink cloth and a brown box nearby.
Colorful gouache painting titled 'Breakthrough' by Hajra Malik, 2021, depicting a person in red pajamas with polka dots climbing through a layered, geometric structure with clouds and a landscape, a yawning orange cat lying on the ground, a yellow ob
Collage artwork featuring a large, colorful octopus with a blue head and red tentacles, set against a background of floral patterns and abstract designs, with small illustrations of figures at the bottom. Created by Hajra Malik
Abstract artwork titled 'Escape' by Hajra Malik, 2025, featuring a colorful Earth with a fiery orange and yellow core, surrounded by vibrant green, purple, pink, black, and white geometric and organic patterns, watercolor and ink on Wasli paper.
Abstract watercolor painting with vibrant colors, shapes, and patterns, featuring a stylized plant, geometric blocks, and fluid forms. Created by Hajra Malik.
A colorful watercolor painting titled "FLOURISH" by Hajra Malik, 2025, measuring 5 by 3 inches, depicting a fish within a floral scene amidst abstract shapes and patterns.
An artistic watercolor painting of a dragon with red scales and pink frills, depicted diving into stylized waves, with a background blending green, yellow, pink, and blue hues. © Hajra Malik 2025. All rights reserved.

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Building depth, little by little ✨️ #graphitedrawing #shadingpractice #realisticdrawing #artprocess #artreels #artistsoninstagram #drawingtutorial #sketching #shadingtechniques #traditionalart #artvideo #artoftheday #pencildrawing #artprogress
A little peek at my well-loved diy Winsor & Newton palette 🎨✨ #watercolorpalette #winsorandnewton #artisttools #watercolorlove #paintpalette #artmaterials #studiotools #watercolorpainting #paintmixing #artinspo #paintinglife #artistvibes #creativeworkspace #artsetup #watercolorartist
✨Little windows into my process. From mixing endless shades of green gouache to slowly building details to watching the overall piece shift over time, each step feels like a conversation between me and the painting. #paintingprogress #artistprocess
✨Little windows into my process. From mixing endless shades of green gouache to slowly building details to watching the overall piece shift over time, each step feels like a conversation between me and the painting. #paintingprogress #artistprocess #gouachepainting #shadesofgreen #artdetails #slowart #creativeprocess #colorpalette #studiovibes #paintingjourney #artisticprocess #mixedmediaart #workinprogressart #layeredart #artinmotion
Some slow but meaningful progress on this piece. Whenever I feel stuck, I let go of expectations and start painting with bold, high-contrast colors—just letting instinct take over. Eventually, forms start to reveal themselves, and the piece begins to speak back. 💖It’s not always about speed but about reconnecting with the process. #paintingprocess #intuitiveart #artgrowth #slowprogressisprogress #highcontrastart #abstracttoimagery #artistflow #creativeexploration #intuitivemarkmaking #artdiary #evolvingart #studiopractice #letitunfold #mixedmediaartist #colorinstinct
Prepping paints before I start. It's simple, quiet, and strangely satisfying. #artistprocess #paintprep #paintmixing #studioquiet #slowartmovement #creativeflow #makersmoment #artwatchers #paintingprep #visualalchemy #tactileart #processvideo #paintpalette #colorplay #studiovibes
Sometimes, the best palette is your own hand. #artreel #paintingprocess #tactileart #artistshands #timelapseart #handpalette #gouachepainting #artinmotion #creativityunfiltered #wipart #slowartmovement #artloversclub #makersgonnamake #artstudioflow #softaesthetic
✨️I'm working on an exciting little project! I can't wait to share it in the next few days!! #artistatwork #wipart #artinprogress #sketchreel #artupdate #newprojectalert #artistreel #creativereel #illustrationvideo #drawingprocess #creativepractice #aestheticart #artloversofinstagram #artdaily #gouacheartist #miniaturepainting #contemporaryartwork #makersmovement #slowartmovement #intentionalart #supportartists #artforyourhome #artcollectorsofinstagram #creativejourney #paintingdetails #studioscenes #behindtheart #softaesthetic #modernminiature #tinyartseries
There’s something almost alchemical about this part of the process. It’s quiet, intentional, and full of wonder. When people talk about the colors in my work, it reminds me why I fell in love with painting in the first place. #artistprocess #coloralchemy #painterstudio #contemporaryartist #artmagic #intuitivemaking #artreel #paintwithme #emergingartist #creativeflow #handmadecolor #visualdiary #slowsunday #arttok #artistsoninstagram
There's something grounding about watching a flower take shape #artreels #floralart #timelapsepainting
Some days, the painting just sits there. Half-finished, quiet, and waiting. Not because I’ve run out of ideas, but because I have too many. None of them feel quite right. And that’s okay. Whether it’s making art or putting something new out there, not everything has to be a breakthrough. It’s okay to pause. To breathe. To not know. You’re still creating, even in the stillness. #creativepause #artinprogres #quietcreation
This sketch has evolved into a painting that I adore, even though I initially felt apprehensive about working on it because my vision diverged from the conventions of miniature painting. I felt a certain pressure to adhere to a traditional color palette, but I am happy that I found the confidence to express myself artistically in my own unique manner. This sketch and that painting truly paved the way, lol. 🌸 Can you name the painting I'm referring to? #sketchingreel #shadingpractice #artreels #drawingvideo #artistsoninstagram #traditionalart #arttimelapse #processreel #sketchbooktour #artdaily #aestheticdrawing #calmingcontent #satisfyingvideo #reelsdaily #reelsoftheday #asmrart #viralreels #explorepage #soothingvibes #slowlivingart #supportartists #artforsale #affordableart #collectart #artistsofinstagram #creativeprocess #visualjournal #emergingartist #contemporarydrawing #smallworks
These pieces are now available as both postcards and larger prints—perfect for gifting, collecting, or framing for a little color moment in your space. ✨️Available now through my website — link in bio. 🌸Which size would you go for: pos
These pieces are now available as both postcards and larger prints—perfect for gifting, collecting, or framing for a little color moment in your space. ✨️Available now through my website — link in bio. 🌸Which size would you go for: postcard or print? #artprints #postcardart #printsforsale #slowmade #artforyourwalls #independentartist #supportsmallbusiness #collectart #affordableart #artistsoninstagram #studiovibes #dreamcoreaesthetic #whimsyart #visualpoetry #cottagecoredecor #quietluxuryhome #colorstory #papergoods #stationeryaddict #creativecommunity
I had to edit out the millennial pause 💀 Title: Under the Sea ✨️Available on my website tonight! (hajramalik.com/shop) #artprints #limitededitionprints #fineartprint #artprintsforsale #printcollector #archivalprint #affordableart #printmakingart
Two worlds growing side by side. Painting slows everything down, even time itself. 🌸Which one catches your eye first? #miniatureart #artprocess #gouachepainting #fineart #smallscaleart #artistsoninstagram #artvideo #emergingartist #traditionalart #artiststudio #artworkspace #artmaterials #creativeprocess #artdaily #artmaking #paintingprocess #miniatureartist #artisticjourney #artistlife #artistsoninstagram #fineart
Title: Down the Rabbit Hole Size: 23 x 19 inches I carry the traditions and elements of Persian miniature painting into a contemporary style. Each piece is hand-painted with gouache on wasli paper, lots of tiny details, and endless stories. 🌸What's a detail in this painting that caught your eye? ✨️Visit my website (link in bio) to view more work. #usartists #contemporaryminiature #westvirginiaartist #diasporaart #artwithastory #artistsoninstagram #emergingartist #contemporarypainting
This piece began as a hand-pulled print that was carved, inked, and pressed before evolving into a digital painting. I kept the tactile feel of the print while layering in color and light digitally. ✨ Limited prints are now available on my website — tap the link in bio to shop. #printmaking #digitalpainting #mixedmediaart #hybridart #printtodigital #digitizedart #digitalfineart #contemporaryprintmaking #modernprintmaker
This installation stays so close to my heart! ❤️ It was part of my BFA thesis exhibition, Sentient Spaces, and the installation is titled Mikrokosmos. ✨ From paper to digital and finally print, it was created through experimentation—each element transformed into something new.. #Art #Installation #BFA #Thesis #Mikrokosmos #installationartist #SentientSpaces #Experimentation #Paper #Digital #Print #installationart
Trust the process 💜
Trust the process 💜
Title: Celestial Roamers ✨ Print available on my website, link in bio! Can't stop obsessing over dragons 😭 #artprint #art #illustration #artwork #artist #print #wallart #digitalart #design #homedecor #artprints #contemporaryart #printmaking #inte
Title: Celestial Roamers ✨ Print available on my website, link in bio! Can't stop obsessing over dragons 😭 #artprint #art #illustration #artwork #artist #print #wallart #digitalart #design #homedecor #artprints #contemporaryart #printmaking #interiordesign #painting #drawing #graphicdesign #artoftheday #fineart #prints #artistsoninstagram #poster #abstractart #walldecor #artforsale #etsy #artgallery #decor #modernart #instaart
Digital painting is a vibe of its own, but what I love more is seeing my paintings printed out. I made over 20 variations of these postcard designs before settling on the ones in the video. I did end up printing some of the popular ones on a bigger size along with some new designs and variations, but I think these 5 are my most favorite ones. Look how well the tiny patterns turned out. 💜 As for this video, I think it turned out better than I expected. lol . . . #postcardart #postcardcollector #artsypostcards #instaartsy #digitalpaintings #digitalarts #krita #smallbusiness #artofvisuals #artreels #artreelsofinstagram
Building depth, little by little ✨️ #graphitedrawing #shadingpractice #realisticdrawing #artprocess #artreels #artistsoninstagram #drawingtutorial #sketching #shadingtechniques #traditionalart #artvideo #artoftheday #pencildrawing #artprogress
A little peek at my well-loved diy Winsor & Newton palette 🎨✨ #watercolorpalette #winsorandnewton #artisttools #watercolorlove #paintpalette #artmaterials #studiotools #watercolorpainting #paintmixing #artinspo #paintinglife #artistvibes #creat
✨Little windows into my process. From mixing endless shades of green gouache to slowly building details to watching the overall piece shift over time, each step feels like a conversation between me and the painting. #paintingprogress #artistprocess
Some slow but meaningful progress on this piece. Whenever I feel stuck, I let go of expectations and start painting with bold, high-contrast colors—just letting instinct take over. Eventually, forms start to reveal themselves, and the piece beg
Prepping paints before I start. It's simple, quiet, and strangely satisfying. #artistprocess #paintprep #paintmixing #studioquiet #slowartmovement #creativeflow #makersmoment #artwatchers #paintingprep #visualalchemy #tactileart #processvideo #paint
Sometimes, the best palette is your own hand. #artreel #paintingprocess #tactileart #artistshands #timelapseart #handpalette #gouachepainting #artinmotion #creativityunfiltered #wipart #slowartmovement #artloversclub #makersgonnamake #artstudioflow
✨️I'm working on an exciting little project! I can't wait to share it in the next few days!! #artistatwork #wipart #artinprogress #sketchreel #artupdate #newprojectalert #artistreel #creativereel #illustrationvideo #drawingprocess #creativepractice
There’s something almost alchemical about this part of the process. It’s quiet, intentional, and full of wonder. When people talk about the colors in my work, it reminds me why I fell in love with painting in the first place. #artistpr
There's something grounding about watching a flower take shape #artreels #floralart #timelapsepainting
Some days, the painting just sits there. Half-finished, quiet, and waiting. Not because I’ve run out of ideas, but because I have too many. None of them feel quite right. And that’s okay. Whether it’s making art or putting something
This sketch has evolved into a painting that I adore, even though I initially felt apprehensive about working on it because my vision diverged from the conventions of miniature painting. I felt a certain pressure to adhere to a traditional color pale
These pieces are now available as both postcards and larger prints—perfect for gifting, collecting, or framing for a little color moment in your space. ✨️Available now through my website — link in bio. 🌸Which size would you go for: pos
I had to edit out the millennial pause 💀 Title: Under the Sea ✨️Available on my website tonight! (hajramalik.com/shop) #artprints #limitededitionprints #fineartprint #artprintsforsale #printcollector #archivalprint #affordableart #printmakingart
Two worlds growing side by side. Painting slows everything down, even time itself. 🌸Which one catches your eye first? #miniatureart #artprocess #gouachepainting #fineart #smallscaleart #artistsoninstagram #artvideo #emergingartist #traditionalart
Title: Down the Rabbit Hole Size: 23 x 19 inches I carry the traditions and elements of Persian miniature painting into a contemporary style. Each piece is hand-painted with gouache on wasli paper, lots of tiny details, and endless stories. 🌸What'
This piece began as a hand-pulled print that was carved, inked, and pressed before evolving into a digital painting. I kept the tactile feel of the print while layering in color and light digitally. ✨ Limited prints are now available on my website &
This installation stays so close to my heart! ❤️ It was part of my BFA thesis exhibition, Sentient Spaces, and the installation is titled Mikrokosmos. ✨ From paper to digital and finally print, it was created through experimentation—each elemen
Trust the process 💜 Title: Celestial Roamers ✨ Print available on my website, link in bio! Can't stop obsessing over dragons 😭 #artprint #art #illustration #artwork #artist #print #wallart #digitalart #design #homedecor #artprints #contemporaryart #printmaking #inte
Digital painting is a vibe of its own, but what I love more is seeing my paintings printed out. I made over 20 variations of these postcard designs before settling on the ones in the video. I did end up printing some of the popular ones on a bigger