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 California where she graduated from U.C. Santa Barbara with a B.A. in Art and Art History. Amelie is a well traveled 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 exploring installation and sculpture. My work explores the complexity and beauty of human nature, as well as the powerful influence our imaginations can be on both our realities and our fantasies"

http://www.ameliebenicio.com/
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​Education
UCSB Alumni
1 semester abroad at the University of Glasgow & Glasgow School of Art.
Degree in B.A. with Art & Art History 
2024-2025
Experience 
Paid Internship / Painter for Decorative Artist: Caroline Lizarraga
          San Francisco, CA, United States ; https://www.carolinelizarraga.com/ 

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