Moroccan Drawings

Moroccan Drawings

Drawings inspired by the Zelij Tilework of Morocco, particularly Marakesh, Fez & Chefchaown, . Zelij is the intricate geometric tilework used as a decorative surface covering found in mosques, theological colleges, fountains and other public spaces.

Bahia Palace, Marakesh

Ceiling, Riad in Fes

8-point star

Simplified interlaced cross

Investigating Symmetry

Closed 8-point star pattern

Thelogical College, Marrakesh. 1500s.

Complex

Trying to figure out the symmetry

Trying to create 3D Zelj

Complex Zelij

What does one line do?

Intriguing Detail

Ceiling pattern of hotel in Chefchaoun - v. difficult

Ceiling Pattern 2

Organic Interpretation

Prep for...

Zelij Extrapolated