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Photos of Alaiyo while giving her demonstration at the Brooklyn Watercolor Society show in BWAC. She showed examples of her original paintings along with a step-by-step on how to paint a hand in watercolor. Her glazing technique uses layers of transparent colors painted in a buildup of value. She completed the demo with a shorter… Read more »

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Alaiyo is thrilled to have been asked to participate in the Pop-up Installation.  Visit the exhibition from March 31 – April 4, from 12-6. PM The opening is on Saturday, April 3, from 2-4 (registration closed)View the show on Sunday, April 4, from 12-6 PM Curated by artist @melanievote.Alaiyo shows her new work “boxed in with… Read more »

If after months of working from home you’ve reached a point where the kitchen table just isn’t cutting it, you’re not alone. A growing number of homeowners are remodeling and investing in their own workspaces. In fact, PowerPay, a home improvement lending platform, observed a 92 percent jump in home office renovations among its borrowers in the latter… Read more »

Please see the artist’s custom-made collection of protective masks! 10% of the profits will go to The Nature Conservancy.  shopvida.com/collections/Alaiyo  

Be sure to stop by forThe Brooklyn Watercolor Society Exhibition and Atlantic Avenue’s ‘Walk the Windows’  and  ‘Shop & Dine’ The “Watercolor Expressions” exhibition location: 495 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn

            The great thing about 2020 (not the year) is that it means excellent vision…. So please come and join us, feast your eyes on some visionary and beautiful artwork in this group show project, opening tomorrow, September 10th. I will have three pieces displayed. Our inaugural show, How We… Read more »

How exciting! Brooklyn Watercolor Society’s first ever online Art Exhibition goes live October 1, 2020 and runs through October 31, 2020. Find the exhibition link on our web page http://bws.org

With most of the country adapting to remote work or online school, remaining focused is more challenging than ever. Keeping this in mind, we’ve created a resource that highlights different techniques to help keep yourself on track and the science behind them. Get dressed, take breaks and hide your phone: What science says about working… Read more »

Alaiyo is part of the Flatbush Artist Art Exhibit and Sale in Park Slope this weekend.Alaiyo will be there again today if you can stop by. She is selling prints, clothing and accessory line. She has a brand new painting on display as well!There is lots of food, drinks, and fun! If you are in… Read more »