The Art of Alea Morren

Whether it’s Alea Morren’s sweeping landscapes or the mesmerizing swirls and fluidity of her alcohol inkwork, Alea’s art is rich in colour and spacious in design. In this images post, we share some of Alea’s art and then her own words about her practice, how everyone is innately creative, and how art fosters healing and joy. But first: her art!

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Can you please tell us a little bit about yourself?

My name is Alea, and I divide my time between Atlanta, Georgia, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I’m a mother of three, including one child with complex special needs who lives in a residential care home.

In 2021, I opened Adanel Studio in my detached garage—a creative haven where I paint, craft, and teach art classes. It has blossomed into a space where neighbours connect, stretch themselves creatively, and leave inspired. With my children older, I now have more time to dedicate to a structured and deeply fulfilling art practice.

Could you please tell us a little bit about your art and the media you use?

Creating is as essential to me as breathing. I believe everyone has an innate drive to create—we simply channel it in different ways.

My artistic background spans drawing, photography, sculpture, fiber/textiles, painting, printmaking, and dance. Over time, my practice has evolved with life’s seasons. When my son was younger, I designed and sewed toys and clothes. During the pandemic, I made masks for my community. Now, I focus on painting with acrylics, oils, and alcohol inks on paper and ceramics.

Alcohol inks fascinate me because they resist rigid control, requiring intuition and flexibility. The medium invites playfulness, reflection, and growth—qualities I love to explore and share with others.

What inspires you to create? 

Beauty inspires me—colour, light, and the harmony of nature. Dedicating myself to art has sharpened how I see the world. Each morning, I walk outdoors, observing with all my senses while reflecting and praying. As a Baha’i, I draw inspiration from both nature and spiritual writings, which reveal unity between the natural and divine.

Water often appears in my work. It symbolizes life’s balance—sometimes deep and still, other times wild and raging. Its shifting forms—rain, mist, liquid, or ice—remind me of life’s dynamic nature and spiritual lessons.

What is some advice you’d give to anyone pursuing creative work?

Trust the process and keep creating. Not every piece will succeed, but each attempt teaches you something. The value lies not only in the outcome but in the journey—confronting self-doubt, evolving perspectives, and processing life through art.

Your style will reveal itself through patterns across a body of work; it cannot be forced from the start. Stay curious. Keep making art.

What role do you think art plays in building communities?

Art is a bridge that connects people. It creates spaces for play, courage, and discovery—where we laugh, problem-solve, and share stories. It engages parts of our minds that foster healing, insight, and joy. Whether practiced alone or with others, art builds bonds, sparks creativity, and strengthens community.

Thank you so much, Alea!

Find out more by visiting Alea’s website for her Adanel Studio.

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Sonjel Vreeland

In her innermost heart, Sonjel is a stay-at-home parent and a bookworm with a maxed out library card but professionally she is a museologist with a background in English Literature. She currently lives on Prince Edward Island, an isle in the shape of a smile on the eastern Canadian coast. Sonjel is a writer who loves to listen to jazz when she's driving at night.