145+ original paintings collected worldwide · One-of-a-kind originals · Painted in Birmingham, Alabama

The Blockheads

Ahmad's signature series — expressive palette-knife portraits, each an original. Collectible small sizes from $97.

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Meet the artist

Hi, I'm Ahmad. I paint with a palette knife the way jazz musicians play — bold, loose, and full of feeling. Every Blockhead starts with a blank canvas and a Coltrane record.

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Your Own Blockhead

A one-of-a-kind painting made just for you — from your photo, in Ahmad's signature style.

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