By Sophie Swain Stand Up For Southport
A talented artist has been impressing a huge number of people with a series of drawings of scenes around Southport.
Mohamed Nasr Eddine Benbrahim, known under the name Nas Mo, began posting amazing sketches of scenes around Southport in May through the Stand Up For Southport Facebook group.
His posts have attracted huge support, with local people encouraging his talent.
One of his works this week drew particular praise, with a poignant scene of the tributes left in the Town Hall Gardens to the victims of Monday’s tragedy on Hart Street in which three young girls lost their lives.
Southport artist Mohamed Nasr Eddine Benbrahim, known under the name Nas Mo, has gained a huge number of fans due to his drawings of scenes across Southport. This is his tribute to those affected by the tragedy in Southport on Monday, 29th July 2024 in which three young girls were killed and others injured
His picture has been seen by 50,000 people with nearly 2,000 people liking his post.
He said: “It means a lot to me. Firstly I would like to offer my condolences to parents and families of the children who died in the incident, also to Southport people.
“Secondly, people loved it as much as I did. That only means to me that I captured the moment with the people who attended to league their tributes through my pen (art).”
Southport artist Mohamed Nasr Eddine Benbrahim, known under the name Nas Mo, has gained a huge number of fans due to his drawings of scenes across Southport
The 31-year-old artist, who lives in Southport, has a dream of one day seeing his work exhibited in the art gallery at The Atkinson on Lord Street in Southport – which is among the many buildings he has drawn.
He said: “In May I posted my sketch on Facebook of The Atkinson. People really liked it and asked me to do more.
“Ever since I have been trying to post two times a week. I sketch when I have time alongside my full-time job.”
Southport artist Mohamed Nasr Eddine Benbrahim, known under the name Nas Mo, has gained a huge number of fans due to his drawings of scenes across Southport
Mohamed has been drawing ever since he was a child. He began drawing portraits of his family in his hometown of Algeria in North Africa.
“I never took any classes,” he says.
“I just had this talent. It came naturally and people said I had a gift.”
Southport artist Mohamed Nasr Eddine Benbrahim, known under the name Nas Mo, has gained a huge number of fans due to his drawings of scenes across Southport
Alongside studying for his biology degree Mohamed sketched whenever he had a chance. He moved to Southport in 2021 and began working as a pharmacy dispenser.
With not a lot of time between work Mohamed became inspired by buildings and nature in Southport and began to sketch in black and white as a hobby.
“There’s so much to see here, I’m fascinated with the details this town has,” he explains.
Southport artist Mohamed Nasr Eddine Benbrahim, known under the name Nas Mo, has gained a huge number of fans due to his drawings of scenes across Southport
“I love the details on the old, historic buildings.”
Due to timings with work, Mohamed predominately sketches in black and white using ink pens on an A4 canvas, despite being skilled in colour, sculpture and many other art materials.
Sometimes he sketches on location, but most of the time Mohamed takes a picture to use as a reference and completes his work at home.
Southport artist Mohamed Nasr Eddine Benbrahim, known under the name Nas Mo, has gained a huge number of fans due to his drawings of scenes across Southport
Each sketch varies in time and is dependent on detail and tones with some taking as little as 15 minutes and others taking up to three hours.
“I like doing street scenes with cars and people in them.
“I posted a scene from Southport Air Show and lots of people enjoyed that.
Southport artist Mohamed Nasr Eddine Benbrahim, known under the name Nas Mo, has gained a huge number of fans due to his drawings of scenes across Southport. Southport Air Show
“People like the pictures as they bring back memories of happy times and special places.”
Mohamed’s dream is to publish his work or put it in an exhibition in the future, particularly in The Atkinson Art Gallery. He also hopes to have his sketches printed to sell to people across the town and surrounding areas.
Southport artist Mohamed Nasr Eddine Benbrahim, known under the name Nas Mo, has gained a huge number of fans due to his drawings of scenes across Southport
“It’s every artist’s dream,” he says.
“I would love people to see my work and ask questions about it.”
Mohamed, or Nas Mo, posts all his sketches on his Facebook page. Recent ones include Hesketh Park, Lord Street, Churchtown and Wayfarers Arcade. They can be viewed here: https://www.facebook.com/kan.garoo.16547
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