You know I love color – when I was a kid I used every crayon in the crayon box. As an adult, I’m not really that different. This time I wanted to use all the colors in my watercolor palette, and the result was this painting! It reminds me of confetti, hence the name!...
Happy Summer! We’ve just turned the corner on the summer solstice and what a crazy year it has been. Being stuck inside has given me the time to tackle a lot of creative projects, including some of my old ones. I was able to reimagine this watercolor print into a...
Usually I paint objects and figures in watercolor, but this time I decided to play around and make a watercolor wash. Do you remember the crayon box from kindergarten? I tried to pick a few colors to paint, but I really just like them all, so that’s how this turned...
This design is inspired by a ceramic piece I made a few years ago on a night with girlfriends! We went to one of those clay & latte places, and I painted this beautiful seahorse. I decided to try painting it in a different medium this time, and experiment with...
I experimented with pattern making for this design! With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I thought I’d play with some of the whimsy you see in those popular candy hearts, and arrange them in fun pattern. I decided to use shades of pink and purple to give the design...
On my trip to Portugal I spent a lot of time at the beach! It was my first time visiting this country, and I enjoyed exploring the vibrant city of Lisbon and surrounding areas. It’s a beautiful country with great weather and great seafood. I spent some time relaxing...
On my latest trip to Australia I was mesmerized by the country’s unique wildlife. I’m from California, and while the weather is nice here, we don’t usually see tropical birds flying around freely. It’s really cool to see and interact with all the wildlife, and see the...
Pumpkin season is upon us! This is my favorite time of year. I love pumpkin flavored everything & I’m notorious in my neighborhood for having the best carved pumpkins at Halloween (thank you graphic design skills). In honor of my favorite holiday, I’ve designed...
This is another design inspired by my trip to Canada! I decided to play more with the maple leaf design, and add some other colors to celebrate fall. I love the shape of a maple leaf – and in Canada it’s everywhere! On my trip to Toronto, my cousin and I explored many...
My latest trip to Canada to visit my cousin inspired this design. I’ve never been to Toronto in the Summer, and I had so much fun exploring this beautiful city! Previously, I’d only been to Toronto in the winter for a quick business trip, so it was great to see the...
Hi, I’m Aliya. Thanks for checking out my page! I’m a creative producer, designer & world traveler and this is where I share all my tips & adventures. I have nearly a decade of experience working in media for companies like NBC & Tribune Media, and I love using my design & media background to help women entrepreneurs create amazing content for their brands.
