Karlisa Wells

@karliart

Disciplines

PaintingAcrylic

Lives and Works

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About

Karlisa Wells was born in the Philippines and raised in Japan, eventually planting her roots in Louisiana thanks to her father's military career. She studied Psychology and Art at Grambling State University. Since childhood, Karlisa has been fond of all things art. She began drawing in elementary school and has been making custom jewelry since middle school. College is where she began her painting career, leading Karlisa to create her brand, KarliArt. KarliArt is a place where Karlisa can unleash all of her creative ideas while being true to herself. She hopes her art can heal, inspire, and bring joy to people.

Artist Statement

My work celebrates the deep connection between Black womanhood and the natural world. Through bold color, organic forms, and faceless figures, I explore identity, growth, and self-reflection. The absence of some facial features allows each viewer to see themselves within the work to find familiarity, strength, and softness in the shapes and hues. I am inspired by the earth, her textures, her resilience, her quiet beauty, and by the women who mirror those same qualities. My paintings are an offering: a space for recognition, grounding, and empowerment. I use vibrant, earthy palettes to express both the rawness and radiance of femininity, and to honor the spiritual bond between women and nature. Each piece is a reminder that we are rooted, evolving, and divine shaped by the soil that holds us and the light that sustains us.