The Hands Behind The Art
Jayden Carrillo is a digital and traditional artist based in North Carolina, whose passion for art began in 2007 at the age of seven. Entirely self-taught, she has spent over 13 years refining her
skills in acrylic, watercolor, oil, and digital mediums. Though often her own toughest critic, Jayden embraces the freedom to make mistakes and the joy of creating—whether the piece is
large or small.
Her work is deeply inspired by God’s creation and His living Word, often weaving elements of nature and light into both abstract and realistic portraits and paintings. While she has not yet been featured in collections, she is eager to immerse herself more fully in the art world and build meaningful connections with fellow artists.
Jayden’s most rewarding achievements have been bringing her supporters’ visions to life through commissions. In 2024, she founded Ciela Art LLC and launched cielaart.shop, where she now offers prints of her work. With every new piece, she continues to grow her practice, pursue new opportunities, and share her creativity with the world.
What Inspires My Work
For me, every piece begins with a sketch and grows into a world where realism and abstraction
collide. I am a multimedia artist whose work blends abstract and realistic characteristics. I draw
inspiration from anything around me, transforming it into my own interpretation and style. Each
sketch starts freehanded, without a strict plan. Not knowing exactly where to start has always
been both the most challenging and the most exciting part of creating.
Embracing freedom in my process allows the work to develop naturally, and I refine each piece until it feels complete—a sense I know intuitively rather than visually. This approach is consistent across all my preferred mediums, including digital art, watercolors, and acrylics.
Art has always been my outlet, and I have learned to give myself permission to create without
expectation. I don’t force meaning or intention; I allow the process to guide me, which has freed me from artist’s block and allowed my visions to fully emerge on the page.
Over the past year, my work has evolved, and I have begun to develop a more unique and
consistent style. I attribute this growth to my faith in God, who has been my source of inspiration and guidance. Through prayer, reflection, and grounding myself in Scripture, I have discovered a new confidence in my artistic voice—one I had longed for but had not experienced until now.
Ultimately, my hope is that my art not only reflects my creative journey but also serves as an
inspiration to others, pointing them to the one true Savior, Jesus Christ. Through my work, I aim to share the joy, freedom, and inspiration that faith and art have brought into my life.
