Aleme has designed "Menbere," a versatile five-weight typeface, and "Nigus," which artfully mimics traditional church manuscript writing. In addition to designing typefaces he is a full-time graphic designer, printer, painter, and painting instructor. He runs his own printing and graphic design company. He also has an MA in Architecture taken in Russia. His current focus is on watercolor creations, capturing the essence of Washington, DC, through his keen eye and delicate brushwork. These watercolors have become iconic, celebrated on postcards and cherished by locals and tourists alike.dcwatercolor.com | beteseb.org