Amelie Benicio was born in San Francisco and soon moved to Paris, France, where she spent the first half of her young childhood. She later moved to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to spend time with her family on her father's side. Eventually Amelie returned to the Bay Area California until graduating high school. She now attends UC Santa Barbara. Amelie is a well travelled story teller, She loves art, writing and activism. She is motivated to connect others in a positive way through her creative voice.
"I mainly create my work in oil paint or acrylic paint, although I also enjoy working with charcoal and pencil. Recently, I have also been explore instillation and sculptural work a lot. My work explores the complexity and beauty of human nature, as well as how powerful our imaginations can be in the context of our realities and fantasies. " |
Education
Junior| UCSB
Quarter 2 of Junior year; 1 semester abroad at the University of Glasgow & Glasgow School of Art.
Art Major
2023-2024
Graduated from San Rafael High School with a high school diploma.
Experience
Paid Internship / Painter for Decorative Artist: Caroline Lizarraga
San Francisco, CA, United States ; https://www.carolinelizarraga.com/ (July 20 2023 - September 8 2023)
Internship duties include painting under the management and mentorship of Caroline Lizarraga at her San Francisco studio and at San Francisco client job sites.
Commissions
Private Commission for Client
February 2020
Oil painting, portrait; 'McJagger'. (12” x 20” inches)
Private Commission for Client
April 2020
Oil painting, portrait; 'Pets'. (12” x 20” inches)
Wall Mural for San Rafael High School
June 20, 2021 - September 16, 2021 (26’ x 10’ feet)
Wall Mural for Archetype Design Build
July 23, 2023 - September 6, 2023 (64.0" x 126.5")
Awards
Junior| UCSB
Quarter 2 of Junior year; 1 semester abroad at the University of Glasgow & Glasgow School of Art.
Art Major
2023-2024
Graduated from San Rafael High School with a high school diploma.
Experience
Paid Internship / Painter for Decorative Artist: Caroline Lizarraga
San Francisco, CA, United States ; https://www.carolinelizarraga.com/ (July 20 2023 - September 8 2023)
Internship duties include painting under the management and mentorship of Caroline Lizarraga at her San Francisco studio and at San Francisco client job sites.
Commissions
Private Commission for Client
February 2020
Oil painting, portrait; 'McJagger'. (12” x 20” inches)
Private Commission for Client
April 2020
Oil painting, portrait; 'Pets'. (12” x 20” inches)
Wall Mural for San Rafael High School
June 20, 2021 - September 16, 2021 (26’ x 10’ feet)
Wall Mural for Archetype Design Build
July 23, 2023 - September 6, 2023 (64.0" x 126.5")
Awards
- Best in Show, Youth and Arts Contest, 2019
- 2nd Place, Marin County Art Fair, 2019
- Blue Ribbon Award, Marin County Art Fair, 2019
- 3rd place, Marin Arts Youth Poster Contest, 2019
- Best in Show, Youth and Arts Contest, 2021
- Honorable Mention, Scholastic Art & Writing, 2021
- Honorable Mention, Scholastic Art & Writing, 2021
- Gold Key Award, nationals, Scholastic Art & Writing, 2021