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Let’s Break the Beige

Creative direction, immersive art, and community-centered experiences

Estela Karina

Creative Director | Brand Strategist | Marketing Leader

Trusted By

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What I Do

Creative Direction

Brand Strategy

Marketing Leadership

Event Marketing

Photography

Graphic Design

Web Design

Content Creation

Featured Work

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Cutting Ball Theater

Reimagining a Nonprofit Theatre's Brand Through Creative Marketing

Led five years of creative direction and marketing strategy, developing integrated campaigns that strengthened brand awareness, grew social engagement by 40%, and connected audiences with award-winning theatrical productions.

Brentwood Craft Club

Building a creative community from the ground up
Launched and grew a children's art program through community-focused marketing, authentic storytelling, and engaging content, creating a loyal audience with strong enrollment and returning families.

Nenas Tacos Mural

Transforming a blank wall into a neighborhood landmark
Designed and hand-painted a 10' × 15' mural celebrating Indigenous Mexican culture, creating a striking visual centerpiece that elevated the restaurant's brand and generated community buzz.

Galentines Day Paint & Sip Event

Designing an experience people couldn't wait to attend
Created and marketed a sold-out immersive Paint & Sip event through strategic social storytelling, curated branding, and an elevated guest experience that built community and grew a new audience.

Results 

- 10+ years experience

- 40% Instagram growth

- 75 - 100% Sold Out Events

- Over 50% Retention and Returning Rate

- 100+ events marketed

- Thousands of audience members reached

- Over 30 brands supported

Built for Leadership

- Managed marketing departments

- Led campaigns

- Directed events

- Worked cross-functionally

- Built marketing strategies

- Managed budgets and calendars

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Classes & Events

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Brentwood Craft Club

Creative classes for kids and teens that offers hands-on projects, seasonal activities, and engaging art experiences, Brentwood Craft Club encourages children to explore their creativity, develop new skills, and express themselves in a supportive and inspiring environment.

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Private Events

Perfect for birthdays, bridal showers, team-building events, family gatherings, and more, private art experiences are customized to create meaningful memories while making something unique together.

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Public Events & Workshops

Join community workshops, paint nights, pop-up events, and seasonal creative experiences designed for all skill levels. These events offer a fun and welcoming space to learn, create, and connect with fellow makers.

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Creative Services

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Creative Direction & Marketing

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Murals & Custom Art

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Photography

Art Gallery

Original artwork, illustration, and surface design inspired by storytelling and connection.

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Explore a growing collection of paintings, digital illustrations, exhibition pieces, pattern designs, and creative explorations from my studio.

See More Artwork
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Let's Collab

Hey there, I'm Estela Karina :)

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I create worlds where strategy meets whimsy, and branding feels more like storytelling than selling.

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For over 10 years, I've helped businesses, nonprofits, and communities build brands people genuinely connect with through bold design, immersive experiences, thoughtful marketing, and a little bit of magic. Whether I'm directing a campaign, painting a mural, producing an event, or building a brand from scratch, my goal is always the same: create something people don't just see, they remember.

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Gallery of Past Events

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Let's Connect

Your ideas deserve to be seen by the world. Let’s team up and turn your vision into something bold, beautiful, and uniquely you.

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