The Full Story
Wafaa Bassuni is an abstract realism artist based in Corvallis, Oregon, more than 20-year career as a pathologist in Saudi Arabia. A graduate of the Milan Art Institute, she creates layered mixed media paintings inspired by the quiet beauty of nature and everyday moments. Her work invites viewers into a sense of peace, balance, and emotional harmony.
Beyond her studio work, Wafaa mother of four, grandmother of one, enjoys gardening, walking, nature exploration, and reading, all of which continue to inform her artistic perspective.
Looking ahead, she intends to further refine her artistic voice, participate in national and international exhibitions, and expand her body of work to reach a broader audience.
Mission
To create layered mixed media paintings that
reflect stillness, harmony, and emotional honesty,
inspiring viewers to pause, reconnect, and find peace
within themselves.
Vision
To bring serenity, hope, and gentle renewal to
people around the world through artwork that
honors the quiet beauty of nature.
My Process
Blends layers of acrylic, ink, spray paint, expressive marks and refines last layer with oil paints to create depth and emotion on the canvas.
I build each piece slowly, allowing textures, movement, and color to guide the final composition.
Through mixed media and intuitive layering, my artworks reveal both structure and softness capturing moments that feel alive and quietly powerful.
