CERES GALLERY
NEW YORK
About the Artists
This gallery features three up-and-coming artists who capture the beauty of the world around them with a paint brush in their hand. Kristen, Elyse, and Nike have found success early in life and have many more canvases to cover in the future. Make sure to visit their websites and consider being a part of their success story.
Kristen Konefal
A Miami-based artist who specializes in freelance painting, photography and graphic design. Kristen graduated from the University of Miami in 2023 with a degree in Studio Art and Creative Advertising. Growing up in the Carolina's, the beauty of coastal towns have inspired her work since she was very young. Her favorite subject has always been the ocean because it gives her a sense of peace in her work.
"When all else fails, the ocean will always bring me peace."
Elyse Carmichael
Elyse is an artist from Charleston, South Carolina. Like Kristen, she too finds beauty in the Carolina's and much of her work reflects the scenary around her. Elyse specializes in watercolor and gouache paintings. She graduated from Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan with a Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Communication and minors in Marketing and Studio Art. In 2020, she began her art business and never looked back.
"It is truly a dream to be able to call this my career"
Nike Adawi
Nike is a 20 year old self-employed painter. Most of her work features busy city scenes reflected from her memories as a child. She began selling her paintings in highschool, and by her second year, Nike had built a small business with customers all over the world. A lot of Nike's customers follow her on socials like TikTok, where she has collected about 200,000 followers.