Carina Barajas

An artist of Mexican and Basque descent, living in Salt Lake City, Carina Barajas has been interested in drawing and painting from a young age. Carina uses various brush and pallet knife painting techniques that enhance the texture and intensity of her work. She uses bold strokes of color to establish values in an impressionist-like way. She paints what she is inspired by in the moment, whether it's vegetables from her garden, landscapes from her travels, fruit from the farmer’s market, and more.

In November 2022, Carina attended a 1.5-month residency at the Chateau d’Orquevaux artist residency in Orquevaux, France. She was extremely inspired by the other creatives in the residency, as well as the environment surrounding the Chateau. She is currently working on a series about pathways and the mystical nature of the forest, that are inspired by the various trails she hiked during her stay in France.

Carina also works on numerous commission paintings, digital designs, and illustrations for various clients.

Carina Barajas graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts with an emphasis in Painting and Drawing, and minor in Arts Technology, at the University of Utah’s College of Fine Arts.