Aliye Cullu (Aleeyah Chooloo) is a painter and graphic designer. She grew up in a family of artists which goes back generations: mother, grandmother, and great grandfather. All were masterful painters. Aliye's artistic growth in this rich family environment began in Manhattan, Kansas, and continued in Manhasset, New York and Gainesville, Florida.

Aliye began painting with oils in 2004, after working primarily with watercolors and pen-and-ink. She also worked as a calligrapher, illustrator, and studio potter. In the mid-80s she taught art and crafts at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind. In the 90s she worked in printing and publishing. Aliye graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Studies from University of Florida (UF) in April 2005. She has done post-baccalaureate painting studies with UF faculty.

She is self-employed as a painter and graphic/Web designer, travels to paint, and loves her life!

Aliye at Dudley Farm

Photo by Tim Malles

aliye@aliyecullu.com

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