Recent dippings in the paint box

Written By Galia Alena
 This is the piece I painted to contribute to a gift that a group of arts from around the world made to give to Misty Mawn. It is a portrait of a modern day Saraswati which Misty most certainly is, a goddess of art, poetry, music ♡♡♡
 This painting is based on one of Madelyn Mulvaney's gorgeous photographs which you can see here. I had the delightful pleasure of chatting with her this week about life, love and photography (and my home away from home, beautiful British Columbia). A kindred spirit, pop over and have a look at her gorgeous work.♡♡♡
 
  
The two images above are inspired from Amy Merrick's delicious flora arrangements.
 The above and below images are quick sketches (gouache) in my journal which I have been working in a lot lately.
 
A water colour study of what my work space looked like before I rearranged it to make it less pretty :( but a more functional working space (my desk no longer faces out to the beautiful, yet blinding view).
Galia Alena
I’m a visual poet working in just about any medium I can lay my hands on although I am a professionally trained photographer and a so called “self-taught” artist (of course there have been many teachers on that path). I’m in love with the creative process. I’m a beauty unveiler, light huntress, moment caresser and visionary poetess. Ultimately, all of my work is about helping people peel back the layers to experience the intense beauty of each moment allowing access to both their intuitive wisdom and a deeper connection to spirit and self. (Because the beauty of this life cracks our hearts open and it is through the cracks that light can flow both in and out and connect us back to our divine selves) That is what I do and I do it through photography, art, journaling and teaching. I live in the insanely beautiful Blue Mountains, just shy of Sydney, with my family, our cat and all the winged ones who frequent our garden. Each day here is a wondrous delight of tiny miracles through either the glorious light or magical mists. I would love to work with you, have a look around and see where you are called... "Where I create, there I am true." Rilke
www.galiaalena.com
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