Sia Karamalegos (art & photo account)
@sia.studio
Expressive artist living in Durham, NC. I work in charcoal, watercolor, ink, and pastel.
All work is for sale. Contact for details. No NFTs.
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This is my art alt - main is @sia.codes.
All work is for sale. Contact for details. No NFTs.
Art: sia.studio
Tech: sia.codes
Non-tech: offline.sia.codes
This is my art alt - main is @sia.codes.
I wrote this for my urban sketching students, but some of y'all might still like it (bikeshedding usk supplies 😅)
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#urbansketching #usk #artsupplies
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#urbansketching #usk #artsupplies
December 1, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I wrote this for my urban sketching students, but some of y'all might still like it (bikeshedding usk supplies 😅)
sia.studio/articles/urb...
#urbansketching #usk #artsupplies
sia.studio/articles/urb...
#urbansketching #usk #artsupplies
And now both my Greek linoprints are also up!
November 27, 2025 at 8:52 PM
And now both my Greek linoprints are also up!
Y'all, my linocut bird stickers came out even cuter than I expected. I'm so excited. 😍
Black and white from my original linoprints.
$4 each or the pair for $7. $0.50 shipping to the US. DM me if you want some!!
#linoprint #art #stickers #birds #birding
Black and white from my original linoprints.
$4 each or the pair for $7. $0.50 shipping to the US. DM me if you want some!!
#linoprint #art #stickers #birds #birding
November 22, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Y'all, my linocut bird stickers came out even cuter than I expected. I'm so excited. 😍
Black and white from my original linoprints.
$4 each or the pair for $7. $0.50 shipping to the US. DM me if you want some!!
#linoprint #art #stickers #birds #birding
Black and white from my original linoprints.
$4 each or the pair for $7. $0.50 shipping to the US. DM me if you want some!!
#linoprint #art #stickers #birds #birding
Fun time sketching and painting at the Durham Main Library with @ncartmeerts.com
First one is ink and watercolor, second is markers to make the book stacks more fun
#inkandwatercolor #art #urbansketching #usk #pleinair #staedtler #danielsmithwatercolors
First one is ink and watercolor, second is markers to make the book stacks more fun
#inkandwatercolor #art #urbansketching #usk #pleinair #staedtler #danielsmithwatercolors
November 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Fun time sketching and painting at the Durham Main Library with @ncartmeerts.com
First one is ink and watercolor, second is markers to make the book stacks more fun
#inkandwatercolor #art #urbansketching #usk #pleinair #staedtler #danielsmithwatercolors
First one is ink and watercolor, second is markers to make the book stacks more fun
#inkandwatercolor #art #urbansketching #usk #pleinair #staedtler #danielsmithwatercolors
Here are the final linoprints of the Carolina chickadee and tufted titmouse. They are limited-edition (17 and 23), hand printed on a creamy archival paper. 30 USD each plus shipping. DM me if interested! Online store isn't up yet but I can still invoice through it.
#linoprint #birds #art
#linoprint #birds #art
November 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Here are the final linoprints of the Carolina chickadee and tufted titmouse. They are limited-edition (17 and 23), hand printed on a creamy archival paper. 30 USD each plus shipping. DM me if interested! Online store isn't up yet but I can still invoice through it.
#linoprint #birds #art
#linoprint #birds #art
Today for the Paint the Forest plein air event, I decided to go with ink and watercolor. Found this little cove with beautiful fall colors.
Going to frame this one and submit to the show.
#inkandwatercolor #watercolor #pleinair
Going to frame this one and submit to the show.
#inkandwatercolor #watercolor #pleinair
November 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Today for the Paint the Forest plein air event, I decided to go with ink and watercolor. Found this little cove with beautiful fall colors.
Going to frame this one and submit to the show.
#inkandwatercolor #watercolor #pleinair
Going to frame this one and submit to the show.
#inkandwatercolor #watercolor #pleinair
November 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I'm excited to announce that "Tank Dancer" was accepted into the Durham Art Guild's 71st Annual Juried Exhibition!
18x24 mixed media (pastel, watercolor, charcoal) on paper (Arches 140lb cold press, 100% cotton), 2025
#mixedmedia
#pastel #watercolor
18x24 mixed media (pastel, watercolor, charcoal) on paper (Arches 140lb cold press, 100% cotton), 2025
#mixedmedia
#pastel #watercolor
November 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
I'm excited to announce that "Tank Dancer" was accepted into the Durham Art Guild's 71st Annual Juried Exhibition!
18x24 mixed media (pastel, watercolor, charcoal) on paper (Arches 140lb cold press, 100% cotton), 2025
#mixedmedia
#pastel #watercolor
18x24 mixed media (pastel, watercolor, charcoal) on paper (Arches 140lb cold press, 100% cotton), 2025
#mixedmedia
#pastel #watercolor
You can also DM me your email address to add for you!
November 1, 2025 at 10:35 PM
You can also DM me your email address to add for you!
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November 1, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Test print (under-inked) of my tufted titmouse I made while printing my Carolina chickadee on some different paper with my new woodzilla press. Very excited about the press. Not so sure about this paper. Also going to switch to oil ink.
#linocut #linoprint
#linocut #linoprint
October 31, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Test print (under-inked) of my tufted titmouse I made while printing my Carolina chickadee on some different paper with my new woodzilla press. Very excited about the press. Not so sure about this paper. Also going to switch to oil ink.
#linocut #linoprint
#linocut #linoprint
It's a chilly but beautiful morning to sketch and paint at Duke Gardens! With Durham Plein Air/USK ( @ncartmeets.com )
#inkandwatercolor #watercolor #pleinair #urbansketching #usk
#inkandwatercolor #watercolor #pleinair #urbansketching #usk
October 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
It's a chilly but beautiful morning to sketch and paint at Duke Gardens! With Durham Plein Air/USK ( @ncartmeets.com )
#inkandwatercolor #watercolor #pleinair #urbansketching #usk
#inkandwatercolor #watercolor #pleinair #urbansketching #usk
Test print of my little Carolina chickadee... What do you think? I think she's so cute! Have to figure out what if any modifications I want to make before I "finalize" it
#linocut #linoprint #birds
#linocut #linoprint #birds
October 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Test print of my little Carolina chickadee... What do you think? I think she's so cute! Have to figure out what if any modifications I want to make before I "finalize" it
#linocut #linoprint #birds
#linocut #linoprint #birds
October 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Pulling prints in preparation for a holiday art market that I'm going to be in!
It's November 8th at Golden Belt in Durham! I'll have mostly watercolor and prints but also a few linoprints like this one.
#linocut #linoprint #santorini
It's November 8th at Golden Belt in Durham! I'll have mostly watercolor and prints but also a few linoprints like this one.
#linocut #linoprint #santorini
October 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Pulling prints in preparation for a holiday art market that I'm going to be in!
It's November 8th at Golden Belt in Durham! I'll have mostly watercolor and prints but also a few linoprints like this one.
#linocut #linoprint #santorini
It's November 8th at Golden Belt in Durham! I'll have mostly watercolor and prints but also a few linoprints like this one.
#linocut #linoprint #santorini
Final self-portrait... What do you think? I was so nervous doing this one since we are always our own worst critics 😂
Overall, I'm pleased with it (and embracing all my imperfections)
11.5x15 watercolor on paper
#watercolor #watercolour #aquarelle #watercolorportrait #portraitpainting
Overall, I'm pleased with it (and embracing all my imperfections)
11.5x15 watercolor on paper
#watercolor #watercolour #aquarelle #watercolorportrait #portraitpainting
October 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Final self-portrait... What do you think? I was so nervous doing this one since we are always our own worst critics 😂
Overall, I'm pleased with it (and embracing all my imperfections)
11.5x15 watercolor on paper
#watercolor #watercolour #aquarelle #watercolorportrait #portraitpainting
Overall, I'm pleased with it (and embracing all my imperfections)
11.5x15 watercolor on paper
#watercolor #watercolour #aquarelle #watercolorportrait #portraitpainting
Working on a new series of mixed media figures - mostly dancers I've taken pictures of over the years. I really like the figure in motion, and dance has always moved me (pun intended 😅).
18x24 mixed media (watercolor, pastel, charcoal) on paper
#watercolor #mixedmedia #dancer #pastel #charcoal
18x24 mixed media (watercolor, pastel, charcoal) on paper
#watercolor #mixedmedia #dancer #pastel #charcoal
October 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Working on a new series of mixed media figures - mostly dancers I've taken pictures of over the years. I really like the figure in motion, and dance has always moved me (pun intended 😅).
18x24 mixed media (watercolor, pastel, charcoal) on paper
#watercolor #mixedmedia #dancer #pastel #charcoal
18x24 mixed media (watercolor, pastel, charcoal) on paper
#watercolor #mixedmedia #dancer #pastel #charcoal
Wednesday portrait club - sketch in pen and ink then a watercolor. Was really struggling with the humidity and my paper wouldn't dry. Going to try again at home where I have a hairdryer 😄
October 8, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Wednesday portrait club - sketch in pen and ink then a watercolor. Was really struggling with the humidity and my paper wouldn't dry. Going to try again at home where I have a hairdryer 😄
Where do you find light?
I painted this lighthouse in Chania, Crete this morning while thinking about how and where to find hope when all seems dark.
For me, it's by getting space away from the internet and out in nature or getting lost in a painting. How about you?
#watercolor #art
I painted this lighthouse in Chania, Crete this morning while thinking about how and where to find hope when all seems dark.
For me, it's by getting space away from the internet and out in nature or getting lost in a painting. How about you?
#watercolor #art
October 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Where do you find light?
I painted this lighthouse in Chania, Crete this morning while thinking about how and where to find hope when all seems dark.
For me, it's by getting space away from the internet and out in nature or getting lost in a painting. How about you?
#watercolor #art
I painted this lighthouse in Chania, Crete this morning while thinking about how and where to find hope when all seems dark.
For me, it's by getting space away from the internet and out in nature or getting lost in a painting. How about you?
#watercolor #art
This was our exercise on the final day of the workshop, though I had only put on the first two glazes and the eyes while in class. I think I'm finished. 🤷♀️
Overall I'm pleased with the workshop and all that I learned.
#watercolor #watercolour #aquarelle #portrait #watercolorportrait
Overall I'm pleased with the workshop and all that I learned.
#watercolor #watercolour #aquarelle #portrait #watercolorportrait
October 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
This was our exercise on the final day of the workshop, though I had only put on the first two glazes and the eyes while in class. I think I'm finished. 🤷♀️
Overall I'm pleased with the workshop and all that I learned.
#watercolor #watercolour #aquarelle #portrait #watercolorportrait
Overall I'm pleased with the workshop and all that I learned.
#watercolor #watercolour #aquarelle #portrait #watercolorportrait
Come see this ink on book leaf and 2 more of my works at Our House at Durham Arts Council. Opening Oct 17 6-8pm!
#ink #inkdrawing #art
#ink #inkdrawing #art
October 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Come see this ink on book leaf and 2 more of my works at Our House at Durham Arts Council. Opening Oct 17 6-8pm!
#ink #inkdrawing #art
#ink #inkdrawing #art
Finally finished up the details on this portrait exercise from the Michael Holter workshop. "Tim" got quite a variety of variations from the class which was entertaining.
I'm eager to apply these learnings to my own portraits.
#watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #art
I'm eager to apply these learnings to my own portraits.
#watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #art
October 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Finally finished up the details on this portrait exercise from the Michael Holter workshop. "Tim" got quite a variety of variations from the class which was entertaining.
I'm eager to apply these learnings to my own portraits.
#watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #art
I'm eager to apply these learnings to my own portraits.
#watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #art
Inktober day 2: "weave"
I chose to sketch this baobab tree I took a picture of in Tanzania. The branches are almost like fractals.
Fixed my pen and tested some splatter but this paper doesn't take it well
#inktober
#inktober2025 #ink
I chose to sketch this baobab tree I took a picture of in Tanzania. The branches are almost like fractals.
Fixed my pen and tested some splatter but this paper doesn't take it well
#inktober
#inktober2025 #ink
October 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Inktober day 2: "weave"
I chose to sketch this baobab tree I took a picture of in Tanzania. The branches are almost like fractals.
Fixed my pen and tested some splatter but this paper doesn't take it well
#inktober
#inktober2025 #ink
I chose to sketch this baobab tree I took a picture of in Tanzania. The branches are almost like fractals.
Fixed my pen and tested some splatter but this paper doesn't take it well
#inktober
#inktober2025 #ink
I'm way behind on #inktober but I liked the "mustache" theme for day 1 so I decided to sketch my great-great-grandfather from Santorini who had an impressive mustache
I was having a great time trying out this new pen until it released a huge blob of ink. Tried to disguise it in his tie
#ink #art
I was having a great time trying out this new pen until it released a huge blob of ink. Tried to disguise it in his tie
#ink #art
October 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM