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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.

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 :)

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

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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