Aliya originally trained as a Histologist, and illustrated her own papers for Scientific publications. A self taught artist she discovered Watercolors and has worked now in the Botanical field for five years. In 2002 and 2003 Aliya attended workshops by Pamela Stagg, which greatly encouraged her. Her style is strong and bold, and has been influenced by the flora, and colors of her native Australia.

Aliya is a qualified Master Gardener from Guelph University and also an Interior Design graduate from Albertus Magnus College, New Haven, Connecticut. U.S.A.

Her works have been exhibited widely, and are in private collections in the USA, Australia, Canada, England and Germany. Recent Exhibitions include:

Canada Blooms Botanical Art Show: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 –Toronto, Ontario.[Juried show]

Ottawa Tulip Festival: 2003 – Ottawa, Ontario

Treasures of Algonquin Park: 2004 - Algonquin Park, Ontario.

The American Society of Botanical Artists and the Horticultural Society of New York, Seventh Annual International Juried Botanical Art Exhibition: 2004 - New York City, New York.

Niagara Parks Exhibition - 2004.

Most recently (November 2007) she was invited to exhibit at the J.B.Aird Gallery in Toronto Ontario.

Her latest paintings are a collection of Australian works, including Eucalypts, Banksia and Australian Orchids.