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Marrakech- a week in Marrakech- the beauty, the exploring ancient alleyways, the pastries, the intricate details, layer upon layer of patterns, the donkeys, the contrasts and, of course, the cats.
Thank you for a gorgeous week.

Usually artists work from their sketchbooks, sometimes taking an image and working it up onto a canvas. Not me, lol, I took this oil painting I had done and worked it up (loosely) in my sketchbook.
What do you think- which do you prefer?
Perhaps I&r

Paris, my Paris ‘25- not to scale 😉
I’m working in my own travel sketchbook as we work through this year’s session of Travel Vingettes Europe 24 edition. No animals were harmed in the making of this spread but I can’t say the

Registration for Make Create Express is now open!!
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Whether you are joining for the beloved FREE Creative Retreat Weekend or the yearlong workshop we will be delighted to have you on this creative adventure.
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This year my lessons are about

“All the grief had turned into something different, it was simply love.” H. McDonald
Grieving is a privilege.
More catch up sharing from my Still Life Journal. The journal is nearly full, complete when I get to Winter Solstice so I&rsquo

It’s been awhile since I’ve shared anything from my journal- the last image might explain why, I’ve been knocked down for weeks, then healing, slowly finding my way back. Through it all is a little creative acts, and, of course, kit

© Galia Alena

I respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Ngurra land where I live and work today, the Dharug and Gundungurra people. I pay respect to Tribal Elders past, present and emerging. I recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community and celebrate their continuing culture. I extend deep gratitude for this beautiful country.

This always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.