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Geena Izzy aka ReginaDownunder aka Coffee.Queen, mother, sister, wife, artist, architect, born and raised in Germany, studied and worked there but then decides in 2009 to move to Australia, where she lives with her hubby and two wonderful daughters in the most easterly town close to the Pacific Ocean. Loves art, crafts and music.

 Besides dreaming up artworks I also hold art classes and develop video workshops for creative people who want to find relaxation and fulfilment in creating art.

Imaginary landscapes are one of my latest obsessions and will be featured in an online course soon.



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