Folk Art of the Saints and Children’s Portraits
I just created and published a personal art portfoilio for my sister, Celeste Ingraffia, at www.ingraffia.com.
For the past decade, Celeste has been selflessly nourishing the right brains of children in Austin, Texas, and that city, I know will begin to see a growth in it’s reputation for the visual arts, in part due to Celeste’s abilities.
Celeste works in various media, but her specialties include beautiful children’s portraits and folk art paintings of Catholic Saints.
I highly recommend you check it out and contact her to commission a work.
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In this case, I’m living up to the name, “Brother.”
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I hope you enjoy the song on the website - it’s one of mine titled, “What’s in a Name?” that never got publicly released.
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Mar 7th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
We have the great fortune of having one of Celeste’s paintings over our fireplace. It is a portrait of our 2 children and it is one of most prized possessions. When I first opened the portrait, it brought me to tears. She has completely captured the spirit of our children. We will treasure it always.
Mar 7th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
I am more than happy to add my praise and kudos about Celeste’s work. To this day, when people come in my home and see the portraits of my children, Ian, EmmaLee and Eli they are spell bound. As a collector of art for many years, there is no other single piece of art in my home that touches me like these portraits of my children. Celeste was able to capture the very essence of my children in each these pieces. Personally, and I may be a bit over the top here, but I believe that Celeste’s work is museum quality. Stunning, moving, breath taking, extraordinary. I’m so grateful that our paths crossed those many years ago in Austin.
Mar 7th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Ms. Ingraffia has been a part of our children’s Art Education for the past 10 years. Her classes have never once repeated a lesson, but rather built on prior knowledge to connect concepts and theories. Her positive energy motivates her students to work at their highest level, often visible in the schools hallway, creating the atmosphere of a Fine Art Gallery. As patrons, we are fortunate to enjoy a collection of crosses, paintings, portraits and now her handcrafted jewelry. Every piece of artwork is a reflection of Ms. Ingraffia’s ability to capture the essence of the commission, and yet offer an element of her own interpretation. Ms. Ingraffia possesses many talents as a teacher and artist, and yet her most unique quality is that of herself. Never one to shy away from her convictions or intuitions, her artwork is always a reflection of her kindness, beauty, honesty, and sensitivity.
Mar 8th, 2008 at 8:37 am
I am lucky to possess one of Celeste’s rose necklace pendants. The material is hand-carved, precious-metal. This tiny bouquet of three roses reflects Celeste’s obvious dedication to detail in her art. I’ve also had the pleasure to observe her ‘finishing’ a painting. Her process is one of devotion to perfection that parallels her devotion to her faith– it comes straight from the heart.
Apr 2nd, 2008 at 8:45 pm
I have one of a limited edition copy of Celeste’s St. Theresa’s portraits, and it moves me emotionally as I pass by this soft, gray, delicate creature. Is she watching me, or affecting my conscience prompting me to be a better human being?
Celeste creates such intimate, creative, and almost always spell binding art that I find myself standing there, mouth open, and my eyes transfixed on the piece before me - in complete awe of her abilities. She possesses a God given talent and she uses it for His Glory and for such exceptional Good that I will remain one of her countless fans for a lifetime!