He attended drawing classes and started building his repertoire of artistic skills.

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"It was me with my head down, working as much as I could, painting and drawing and going to live-model classes and studying design, " he said.

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When it comes to her art, Fadel continues drawing inspiration from living in Egypt, where in the bustling streets she can talk to people across social classes, feel alive and hold her tools, and most of all, experiment.

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