You know I love color โ when I was a kid I used every crayon in the crayon box. As an adult, Iโm 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!...
Aliya on a bridge in front of the Shard in London I love London! This city has a lot to offer in terms of culture, food, nightlife, shopping and more. Itโs also a great home base for doing day trips to parts of the English countryside if your travel schedule allows....
Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia I love Australia! I canโt wait to go back and visit again. Itโs an absolutely beautiful country and there is so much more left for me to explore. For now, Iโll start with the top things to see in Australia's Gold Coast...
Aliya on the roof of the Arc De Triomphe There is no other city like Paris! Itโs one of those places that stimulates all the senses โ it's got great food, sights, culture, and more. Iโve been to Paris twice as a kid, but had yet to experience it as an adult. After...
From the canals to the stroopwafel there is plenty to eat and explore in Amsterdam. I spent a couple of days here, and am sure I will have more to add to this list when I return again one day, but for now, these discoveries are my favorite spots in Amsterdam. MY...
View of Toronto Skyline from Toronto Islands I absolutely love Toronto in the summer and the winter! Itโs one of my favorite cities to visit, and a bonus because I have family there. Here are the favorite spots Iโve discovered in the city so far (and thanks to my...
Aliya at Boca Do Inferno near Cascais, Portugal Portugal is a beautiful country, full of sand, surf, friendly locals, and delicious seafood. As an artist, I LOVE the colors and patterns of Portugal. The entire country is full of design eye candy from the architecture,...
Aliya at Smorgasburg WTCDumbo, Brooklyn There is no other city like New York! With plenty of things to do, see, and eat, it literally is the city that never sleeps. As a former resident, I have plenty of tips if youโre planning a visit. This is not a tourist guide, as...
I just got back from Whistler, BC, Canada! It was my first time there โ what a beautiful place! It was the dead of winter, but I stole a couple of hours here and there to explore this quaint skiing village. Here are my top picks for this guide to visiting Whistler....
Happy Summer! Weโve 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...
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. Itโs a beautiful country with great weather and great seafood. I spent some time relaxing...
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...
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 thatโs how this turned...
My latest trip to Canada to visit my cousin inspired this design. Iโve never been to Toronto in the Summer, and I had so much fun exploring this beautiful city! Previously, Iโd only been to Toronto in the winter for a quick business trip, so it was great to see the...
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