Rana Raouda, born in Beirut in 1961, is an accomplished artist whose educational journey led her through the paths of fine arts. She initiated her academic pursuit at the Lebanese American University of Beirut (LAU), where she graduated in 1983. Continuing her artistic studies, she cultivated her artistic expertise at prestigious institutions such as the Corcoran School of Art in Washington D.C, the Torpedo Factory in Virginia, and the Monotype Workshop in New Mexico.

Fluently expressing her love for nature through abstract forms, Rana Raouda's vibrant canvases exude joy and happiness. Working with acrylics on canvas, she creates multiple layers, often in various tones of the same color, infusing each painting with a sense of depth and movement. Her inspiration draws from life and nature, yet she constantly paints from memory. “When I start a painting I do not plan the entire composition. The desire to express myself comes from within and what my brush conveys are moments that I have captured in my mind’s eye.”

Rana Raouda's artistic talent transcends borders, as she has successfully displayed her work internationally, earning recognition in Italy, France, England, Switzerland, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates. Her artistic journey is marked by notable achievements. In 1997, she received the Young Artist award at the Salon d’Automne held at the Sursock Museum in Beirut. In 2007, her talents were acknowledged with first prizes in Ornans, France, and Montreux, Switzerland. In 2013, Rana Raouda received the prestigious Golden Painting Prize from the National Federation of French Culture for her remarkable creations. Her artistic legacy continues to thrive, with her work finding a permanent place in the esteemed collection of the Sursock Museum in Beirut, a testament to her enduring impact on the world of art, as well as in numerous private collections worldwide.

“The burning desire to express my soul ignites from within, and what my brush conveys are the ethereal instants etched in the canvas of my mind."