Art is deeper than we realize, art is how we communicate with the higher consciousness.art is sacred, art is history
~ unknown
Estelle Carraz-Bernabei
abstract intuitive artist + photographer
Earth & Sky elements are my main focus ~
Balance, energy, emotion , cosmic elements, organic magic ~tapping into the free spirit within.
Ambient movements and free form mixed media : oils, acrylics, watercolors, charcoals, clays ,pastels, botanicals & crystals.Freehand brushstrokes are applied on canvas like icing. Layers and layers of smooth, cosmic hues, blues, greens, earth tones and drips of white are meshed together in organic shapes and textures. Capturing the energy and emotions that I feel inside. “I see beauty in the most simplest things in life”. “The eyes are the windows to the soul” . Lets journey together...
love and light,
Estelle
~flowers & butterflies, stars in the sky, the moon & sun, the wind , rain and spirited elements are just a few of my favorite things...
Education
1991 - 1994- Double Bachelor of Fine Arts & Design / Marketing
American College of Applied Arts & Design
Grants & Awards
Emilio Pucci Scholarship Award
Savannah College of Art Scholarship Award
Bartram Garden- DaVinci Art Alliance
PHS Green Scene Photography Award
Womens Club Student Award
Kennesaw Bank Fund Award
Exhibitions & Festivals
Balance Gallery Philadelphia
Art in City Hall Philadelphia
The Common Room Philadelphia
Whitford Flowers Malvern, PA
Sanctuary Blu PA
George Washington Wood-Bed & Breakfast PA
Lankenau Institute
2013-2014 Morris Arboretum UPENN
Woodmere Art Museum
InLiquid Benefits
Pyramid Club ECA Philadelphia
Raquet Club of Philadelphia
Bonte Philadelphia
Urban Outfitters
The Enclaves Philadelphia
Skylight Gallery Philadelphia
Ten Stone Philadelphia
Zonk Gallery Philadelphia
La Colombe Manayunk
St. Asaph Church Bala Cynwyd
Gallery 90 Marietta GA
Studio 7 Annecy France
DaVinci Art Alliance
Alder Gallery Oregon
The Reiki School Philadelphia
Le Cafe Crepe Marietta GA
Defoor Gallery Atlanta
New World Coffee Philadelphia
Mills of East Falls Philadelphia
Show of Hands Philadelphia
Red Wall Gallery Atlanta
Nomenclature Museum Atlanta
Kennesaw Bank GA
Marietta Civic Center Kaleidoscope Marietta GA
Publications & Media Exposure
CBS3 Philly- Top and Up and Coming In Philadelphia 2012
Style Maniac
InLiquid- Don't hate , Appreciate: Abstract Expressionism and Why its Cool.
HGTV- The Redecorators
Discovery Channel
Subterra Magazine
Hidden Oak Poetry Journal
Philadelphia Ritz Theather Screens
80th DaVinci Art Alliance