How to Make the Pattern
Mod Optic brings a strong perspective to entertainment spaces like living rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms, but it can also add a sense of personality to more private spaces like bedrooms. Its versatility of scale means it works well on both small and large walls to add different levels of drama, as the space demands.
The four colors this pattern requires (including the base) means there‘s plenty of space to play with lights and darks, dialing the contrast up for a bolder statement, or down for a subtler one.
Find the Right Tape
Find the right tape for your project. We used ScotchBlue™ Painter’s Tape Multi-Surface with Advanced Edge-Lock™ Paint Line Protector and ScotchBlue™ Painter‘s Tape Delicate Surfaces with Advanced Edge-Lock™ Paint Line Protector.
Choose a Base Color
Choose a base color (or use an already painted surface), and prepare the surface for the pattern. (Check out our Guide to Taping for prep tips.)
Tape Off Surfaces
Tape off any surfaces that you want to keep paint-free, like baseboards, tile, or corners.
Make evenly spaced guide marks on your surface with a pencil to help you plan for a grid. (In our example pattern, the grid is 15 inches, but you can scale the pattern up or down to fit your space and style.)
Combine Guide Marks to From Lines
Join your guide marks together with straight lines, using a ruler or other straightedge.
Use Mod Optic Pattern as a Guide
Once you have the basic grid laid down, refer to the Mod Optic pattern as a guide, and use each paint color to mark each section of the grid where it belongs.
Tape off Areas for First Color
Tape off the areas for your first color. We recommend ScotchBlue™ Painter’s Tape Delicate Surfaces with Advanced Edge-Lock™ Paint Line Protector.
Apply and Dry for First Color
Paint your first color and let it dry at least 24 hours.
Remove Tape
Slowly remove the tape from the first color, pulling it back on itself at a 45° angle.
Tape off Areas for Second Color
Tape off the areas for your second color.
Apply and Dry for Second Color
Paint your second color and let it dry at least 24 hours.
Remove Tape
Remove the tape from the second color.
Tape off Areas for Third Color
Tape off the areas for your third color.
Apply and Dry for Third Color
Paint your third color and let it dry.
The Big Reveal
Once you're done painting, carefully remove your final tape strips to reveal the finished design.
In a world where most people depend on their sight to interpret beauty, a blind man wields his paintbrush not with vision, but with emotion, memory, and imagination. He does not paint what he sees—because he cannot see in the literal sense—but rather, he paints what he feels, what he remembers, and what he tells himself about what he has seen. His profession as an artist is not dictated by eyes, but by heart, soul, and unwavering passion.
This story is more than about painting—it’s about purpose. It’s about a man whose lack of sight never stopped him from expressing his vision. His art is rooted not in optical accuracy, but in emotional truth. Each stroke he places on canvas is born from a memory of sunlight warming his skin, the texture of the breeze as it whispers past him, the rhythm of footsteps on an evening street, or the echo of laughter from a child playing in the rain. These sensations become his palette.
His brushes do not follow outlines—they follow instincts. The color he chooses is guided by how that moment felt, not how it looked. While the world may call it “abstract,” for him it is the most realistic expression of life possible. He paints not to imitate life, but to interpret it.
At Mubarakh Paints, this narrative holds a deep place in our hearts. It reminds us that true artistry comes from within. Sight is a tool—but not the only one. Feelings, passion, and imagination are far more powerful in creating work that resonates. Whether you’re a painter, a carpenter, a designer, or a teacher—when you do something with heart, it shows. It lives. It connects.
This blind painter is not limited—he is liberated. He is not bound by rules of proportion, symmetry, or shadow. His world is a canvas of stories, not shapes. His profession, though unconventional in nature, is rooted in a powerful principle: do what you are passionate about, no matter the limits you face. Real artistry lies not in perfection, but in truth—the truth of what we feel, and how we share it.
In a way, every one of us is a painter. We paint our days with actions, our relationships with emotion, our careers with dreams. The question is: are we painting what we think others want to see—or what we truly feel?
Let us learn from this blind man. Let us embrace our passions and live our professions not just as jobs, but as soulful expressions of who we are. Let us choose not to simply replicate what we see, but to reveal what we feel.
At Mubarakh Paints, we believe color is emotion, and art is a voice. And when that voice is sincere, even the blind can paint a masterpiece.
A canvas might show a landscape, a face, a splash of color—but beyond those brushstrokes lies a story, a feeling, a world imagined by the artist. It may look like a mountain, but it could be the artist’s longing for peace. It may appear to be a storm, but it could reflect an inner battle. That’s the magic of painting—it invites you to look, but also to wonder. It draws you in with its illusion and then whispers truth through emotion.
At Mubarakh Paints, we celebrate this power of art. We believe that painting is more than decoration; it’s a way of expressing what words cannot always say. It is therapy, storytelling, and freedom all in one. And just like painting, every activity that stirs your soul can be your own kind of magic.
Whether it’s working out, cooking, writing, practicing yoga, going on a hike, or taking a long peaceful walk—when you do something you love, it lights a fire in you. It makes your heart beat a little louder. Your soul feels alive, present, and joyful. These moments, simple as they may seem, are your brushstrokes on the canvas of life.
Passion is what makes ordinary things extraordinary. A quiet morning walk becomes a meditation. A home-cooked meal becomes a masterpiece. A journal entry turns into poetry. And a blank canvas? It becomes your personal illusion, your story told in color.
You don’t have to be a professional to enjoy the process. You just have to feel. You just have to care. When your actions are aligned with your inner voice, even the smallest effort can become a masterpiece of its own. That’s why we encourage you—not just as artists, but as human beings—to find the things that make your heart perky and your soul dance. Do them often. Let them guide your path.
Painting, like life, is not about perfection. It’s about the experience, the process, the journey. The magic isn’t just in the final piece—it’s in the hands that created it, the heart that imagined it, and the soul that poured itself into every color and curve.
So next time you pick up a brush—or a pen, a spatula, a yoga mat, or a pair of hiking boots—remember that you are engaging in something sacred. You are making magic. You are building illusions that reveal truths. And that, in itself, is a gift worth cherishing.
At Mubarakh Paints, we’re not just about color. We’re about creativity. About emotion. About finding joy in the process and expressing the unseen. Whatever makes your heart come alive—do more of it. That’s where true magic lives.
A true artist paints not what he sees—but what he feels. This becomes even more powerful when the artist cannot see with his eyes, but with his soul.
Imagine the profession of a blind painter. To many, it may seem impossible—how can one paint without sight? But art is not limited by vision. It’s not the eyes that create beauty—it’s the heart. The blind man paints not from what lies before him, but from what lives within him. His brush speaks the language of memory, emotion, texture, sound, and imagination.
He does not recreate a sunset based on how it looks. He paints how it feels—the warmth on his skin, the hush of twilight, the peace of fading light. A field of flowers becomes a dance of scent and breeze. A storm becomes the rhythm of thunder and the chaos of raindrops. His paintings are stories, not scenes—told to himself and then shared with the world.
At Mubarakh Paints, this story reflects our deepest belief: that your profession, your craft, your life’s work, should come from passion—not just from what’s seen, but from what’s felt. Real mastery is born not in precision, but in connection—to your craft, your purpose, and your inner voice.
We often tell ourselves that certain things are out of reach. That we lack the talent, the resources, the “right” abilities. But this blind artist breaks every boundary. He proves that when you follow what you're passionate about—whether it’s painting, writing, cooking, music, or even quiet contemplation—you are living in alignment with your soul.
Whatever lights a fire inside you—do more of it. Work out, cook a meal, take a walk, write a poem, sing a song. These aren’t just hobbies; they’re the heart’s way of painting its truth. These are your personal expressions, your brushstrokes on the canvas of life.
And like the blind painter, your creation doesn’t have to be understood by all. It only needs to be true to you.
In every profession—whether it involves color, movement, words, or care—there is room for heart. There is room for storytelling, for feeling, for connection. That is what transforms a job into a calling. That is what gives meaning to even the most ordinary tasks.
We honor those who, like the blind artist, paint their lives with courage, with feeling, and with authenticity. May we all learn to see less with our eyes and more with our hearts.
After all, the greatest masterpieces in life aren’t always seen—they are felt.
Painting is, in many ways, a blind man’s profession. Not because it lacks vision, but because it transcends it. A true artist does not paint what he sees with his eyes—but what he feels in his soul. He paints not the surface of the world, but the depth of emotion, memory, and imagination.
A blind man, though unable to perceive the world through sight, can still become an artist. How? Because painting is more than the ability to replicate a visual scene. It is the act of expressing what stirs within. It is storytelling through colors, textures, strokes, and emotions.
Such an artist paints what he feels, what he remembers, what he tells himself about what he once saw or imagined. The warmth of sunlight on the skin becomes a golden glow in his art. The memory of a loved one’s voice becomes a soft blend of colors. A childhood spent under the open sky becomes a canvas of wild freedom and subtle hues.
At Mubarakh Paints, we deeply admire this kind of expression. It reminds us that true creativity isn’t dependent on perfect tools, flawless vision, or even conventional talent. It comes from within. From passion. From a willingness to express what words cannot always say.
And this truth goes beyond painting. Every person, in any walk of life, can live like the blind painter—doing what they love with heart and honesty, rather than waiting for ideal conditions.
Whether you're a writer pouring thoughts into pages, a cook crafting flavor from feeling, a dancer moving to the rhythm of your soul, or someone who finds peace in walking, meditating, or practicing yoga—when you do something with passion, it becomes art. It becomes a reflection of you.
Doing what you love doesn’t just create beauty—it brings joy, purpose, and healing. It connects you to your deepest self. These moments of passion, of doing what makes your heart sing, are the brushstrokes of your own masterpiece of life.
The blind painter teaches us that limitations are often illusions. That it is not what we lack, but what we embrace, that defines our path. His art is not defined by what he sees, but by how deeply he feels.
So let us all be like the blind painter—not afraid of what we can’t see, but inspired by what we can feel. Let us express ourselves in any form we choose, without fear or perfection. Let us live creatively, passionately, and truthfully.
Because in the end, the most beautiful things in life are not always seen—they are felt, created, and shared from the heart.
Painting is an illusion—a piece of magic. What you see on the canvas is not just pigment and brushstrokes. It is a reflection of feeling, thought, and deep inner vision. The beauty of art lies not in its realism but in its ability to stir something within you, something that reality alone cannot reach.
When you paint, you are not merely replicating what your eyes see. You are translating what your heart feels. A tree, a flower, a sunset—these are not just objects to imitate. They are experiences to interpret. To simply duplicate a tree with technical precision would be no more than photography. But to paint it with freedom, to express its mood, its spirit, its rhythm—that is true art.
Art, in its purest form, is not about imitation but about interpretation. When you draw or paint a tree, the goal isn’t to copy each leaf and branch exactly. The goal is to communicate what the tree makes you feel—perhaps calm, strength, solitude, or joy. That is where painting becomes an illusion, a magical transformation of reality into emotion.
This principle extends beyond the canvas. In life, too, we must learn to engage with what speaks to our soul. Whether it’s cooking a heartfelt meal, writing words that dance with emotion, practicing yoga, hiking through nature, or simply walking in stillness—these acts become art when we do them with passion and purpose.
The heart and soul come alive when you pursue what you love. These are the moments that make us feel truly present—alive and connected. You don’t need to be a professional artist to live creatively. You simply need to follow what makes your spirit light up.
And this is the lesson that painting teaches us: to feel more deeply, to see beyond the obvious, to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. A brush in hand is not just a tool—it's a key to inner freedom.
When you feel the wind rustling through the trees, the warm light of a sunset, or the vibrant colors of a flower, let it move you. Then pick up a brush—or a pen, or a recipe, or a path through the woods—and create. Express. Live with soul.
Because life, just like painting, is an illusion we shape through our passions and perspectives. We may not always control what we see, but we can always choose how to respond to it, how to express it, how to give it meaning.
So don’t just look at the world. Feel it. Interpret it. Create from it.
That is where true magic lies.
