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Derry Devotion
Mural artist Folake restores Derry's famous walls—but the thick Kenyan community organizer who commissions a new piece wants to paint something on a much more personal canvas.
Dundee Desire
Video game developer Folake codes in Dundee's tech hub—but the thick Rwandan artist joining her team draws more than concept art during their late-night crunch sessions.
Greenwich Goddess
Art history professor Folake poses for a life drawing class as a favor—and discovers the young artist who can't stop staring wants to study more than her proportions.
Sheffield Forge
Metalworker Nneka forges art from steel—but the thick Swazi gallery owner who commissions a piece forges something else entirely during their collaboration.
The Henna Artist's Secret | سر فنانة الحناء
A wedding henna session in Dubai reveals desires that transcend her artistry. The bride's brother watches her work with hands that could paint more than patterns.
The Tattooist | La Tatuadora
A tattoo artist turns pain into art, and a nervous customer into the love of her life
להבה בפלורנטין | Florentin Flame
In Tel Aviv's gritty Florentin neighborhood, a tattoo artist marks a client's skin—and his soul.
冰雕女王 | The Ice Sculptor of Harbin
哈尔滨冰雪大世界里，一位丰满的女冰雕师用冰冷创造火热... In Harbin's Ice and Snow World, a curvaceous female ice sculptor creates heat from cold...
Henna Nights
Nour is the best henna artist in Dammam. When she's hired for a wealthy family's wedding, the groom's divorced uncle Tariq can't stop watching her work. 'Yadayki sahira' (يديكِ ساحرة) - Your hands are magical - became their private joke.
תפוז יפו | Jaffa Orange
An Arab-Israeli artist and a Jewish gallery owner clash over politics—then collide in passion in the ancient streets of Jaffa.
青花瓷娘 | The Porcelain Artist of Jingdezhen
景德镇的瓷窑边，一位丰满的制瓷师在烈火中塑造艺术与爱情... By the kilns of Jingdezhen, a curvaceous porcelain artist shapes art and love in the flames...
קסם מחנה יהודה | Mahane Yehuda Magic
In Jerusalem's famous shuk, a bartender and a street artist paint their love on walls—and in each other's hearts.
Margate Revival
In the regenerating seaside town, vintage shop owner Dolly finds the London artist escaping to the coast isn't just looking for antiques.
The Blacksmith's Forge
In Hebron's old city, blacksmith Mahmoud hammers iron into art—until metalworker Maya arrives from abroad and they discover sparks can fly in more ways than one.
The Damascus Rose
Perfumer Layla creates scents from Damascus roses grown in Palestine—until fragrance collector Rami asks her to make something that smells like love.
The Gallery Opening
Artist Noor's first gallery show celebrates Pakistani British identity. Art collector Rashid buys every piece—but what he really wants can't be purchased.
The Hebron Glassblower
Documentary filmmaker Rana comes to Hebron to film the ancient glass tradition and finds herself captivated by master craftsman Bassam, whose art mirrors his passion.
The Henna Artist of Gaza
Master henna artist Salma decorates brides across Gaza—until she meets Karim at a wedding and he asks her to paint something just for him.
The Painter's Portrait
Celeste paints commissions for people who want to be remembered. When a collector commissions his own portrait—and then his admirer's—she discovers art imitates more than life.
The Pottery Studio's Mold
Artist Adele shapes clay in her Harlem studio. When a businessman commissions pieces for his office, she discovers some forms require two sets of hands.
The Pottery Wheel
Ceramic artist Layla rents studio space from master potter Hassan—and discovers that clay isn't the only thing that responds to patient hands.
The Ramallah Rooftop
Dalia hosts a secret rooftop party in Ramallah where she encounters Tariq, a mysterious artist whose paintings—and touch—reveal hidden desires.
The Spoken Word Seduction
She's been hosting poetry night at the Black-owned coffee shop for a decade. When a young poet joins the rotation with verses written just for her, the words lead somewhere physical.
The Tattoo Artist of Ramallah
Traditional tattoo artist Yasmine revives the ancient Palestinian face markings—until client Rami asks for something more permanent than ink.
The Tattoo Artist's Touch
Ink & Soul is the premier Black-owned tattoo shop in DC. When a nervous first-timer asks for something meaningful, the artist discovers meaning of her own.
Stoke Sweetness
Pottery teacher Morenike's hands create beautiful things. When student Christopher stays late for extra lessons, she shows him her hands can do much more than shape clay.
Deptford Dream
Street artist Efua transforms Deptford walls with her murals. When gallery owner Marcus commissions her for a private piece, she decides the canvas isn't the only thing getting painted.
Finsbury Fire
Glass artist Efua creates sculptures in her Finsbury studio. When architect Marcus commissions a piece for his building, she shows him that working with fire creates heat in unexpected places.
Forest Hill Fantasy
Children's book illustrator Chiamaka creates magical worlds from her Forest Hill cottage. When writer Derek collaborates on a new project, their after-hours meetings become the most creative sessions of all.
The Somali Henna Master
Every Somali bride in Minneapolis knows her henna. A thick ebony widow whose designs are legendary. When he needs a gift for his sister's wedding, she offers a private demonstration. Some art is meant for intimate places.