Welcome to Alena Hennessy Studios
Art is an invitation to discover who we are, embrace imperfection, and experience the joy of creating.
In Alena’s Words
“My name is Alena (A-lee-na) and I’m a lover of fluid color, botanical detail, and heartfelt expression. I feel we are all born to create and there is no such thing as perfection in the name of creativity. The only perfection is the coming and going of this breath, which keeps us alive… all else is play.
My life’s work is to open people up to the rich understanding that they are gifted just as they are and to make art by expressing the flawed beauty or Wabi Sabi aesthetic. From understanding the principles of art we can then break them and grow as artists.
I believe we are here to know ourselves as intimately as possible, for that is how we show up for our own care and thus our shared humanity.”
A Living Creative Legacy
For more than 20 years, Alena Hennessy inspired thousands of students around the world through her intuitive approach to painting, creativity, and self-expression.
An accomplished artist, author of four books, and beloved teacher, Alena believed that creativity was our birthright. Her work blended her love of fluid color, botanical beauty, and intuitive expression with a deep belief in the transformative power of art.
Alena’s passing on September 5, 2026, left an immeasurable absence in the lives of those who loved her. Yet the beauty she brought into the world continues through her artwork, her teachings, and the creative community she nurtured.
Today, Alena Hennessy Studios continues under the loving stewardship of her sister, Dyana Hennessy Soul, whom Alena entrusted with carrying her life’s work forward.
We invite you to explore Alena’s online painting courses, discover her artwork, and become part of the creative community she nurtured with so much love.
A Personal Note from Dyana
Since saying goodbye to my sister Alena in September, I’ve been finding my way through both the grief of losing her and the responsibility of caring for the beautiful life’s work she entrusted to me.
I’m learning the many layers of the business she lovingly built over more than two decades, and it will take some time to thoughtfully update everything here. You may come across information that hasn’t yet been updated, and I appreciate your patience and understanding as I find my footing.
My hope is to honor Alena’s extraordinary legacy while continuing to nurture the creativity, connection, and community she believed in so deeply.
Thank you for being here, for loving Alena, and for being part of this next chapter.
With love and gratitude,
Dyana Hennessy Soul
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