ABOUT

BELIEF #1

Life is too short to do something that doesn't bring you joy.

BELIEF #2

We are all perfectly imperfect beings and shouldn't be afraid to show our flaws.

BELIEF #3

You are in control of your thoughts, actions, and destiny.

Hi, I'm Maalavidaa

That's my artist name, though feel free to call me Alycia ☺︎
I'm a French graphic designer and digital artist based in Montreal, and I've been on a quest to master the power of colors since 2016.

After graduating with a Master's Degree in Arts & Graphic Design, I created Maalavidaa as both a persona and a mindset that allows me to focus on putting mental health and wellness at the forefront of my practice, further defining myself as a designer of emotions.
My highly saturated abstract aesthetic is inspired by Jungian therapy, Color Therapy, and Meditation. Through my work, I aim to explore the complexity of emotions while promoting creative introspection as a path to increasing emotional intelligence and mental health sensitivity.

As your teacher in this class, I hope to convey my love for color so that you can harness its power and access new levels of self-discovery.

MY STORY

The daughter of strict well-meaning parents, I grew up thinking that I had only one choice in life. Go to school, get a good job, and build a stable life for myself. While this laser focus led me to a high-paying career in my 20s, it didn't leave me with any sense of who I was and what brought me joy.

After realizing I was too young to feel stuck, I walked away from it all and embarked on the ultimate journey of self-discovery. And I learned that once you step into who you really are, there's no going back.

If you're ready to walk away from your own limiting beliefs and build a life you love, I am ready to lead the way.