About – Serafina Benjamin – Freelance Writer

Writer and Artist bio

About Serafina Benjamin

Serafina Benjamin is an artist, writer, muralist, designer, blogger, and YouTube creator based in Southern California. Born and raised in New York City, she later relocated to California and now calls the seaside town of San Clemente home.

Her work is known for its bright colors, imaginative themes, and celebrates the natural world. Drawing inspiration from the landscapes of Southern California, the Eastern Sierra, and the everyday beauty found close to home, she creates artwork that reflects a deep appreciation for nature, community, and the human experience.

Serafina has exhibited her work in gallery shows throughout Orange County and New York City. Today, she focuses on creating fine art, large-scale murals, writing, blogging, and producing content for her hiking-focused YouTube channel.

A member of the San Clemente Art Association, Serafina is actively seeking mural commissions for homes, businesses, schools, and public spaces throughout Orange County and beyond.

For mural inquiries, commissions, or collaborations, contact sbenjaminart@gmail.com or text (949) 616-0892 for the fastest response.

Artist Statement

My creative process for my art begins in a sketchbook, where ideas take shape before evolving into paintings, murals, prints, and designs. Acrylics and micron pens are currently my favorite mediums, and I often work from my own reference photography gathered during hikes and outdoor adventures. I write and journal everyday

I am inspired by the landscapes, trees, and wildflowers around me. Through my artwork, I focus on interconnectedness, our relationship with nature, and the places that bring people together. It could be a field of wildflowers, a mountaintop, a trail, or a beach scene. People and place come together in her works.

A Note from Serafina

I have always been drawn to public art because of its ability to transform a space and create a sense of wonder, belonging, and joy. Influenced by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Henri Matisse, and Frida Kahlo, I strive to create work that is vibrant, uplifting, and meaningful.

My faith also plays an important role in my creative life. I find inspiration in the beauty of creation and believe that every person possesses unique gifts and talents worth cultivating.

My hope is that through my artwork, viewers will find inspiration, joy, and a deeper sense of connection with the world around them.

— Serafina Benjamin

As a writer – I demonstrate my own unique perspectives on life, hiking, and being human on planet earth. Whether the theme is the outdoors, helpful guides, personality profiles, highlighting historic locales and events, recipes and wellness, or education and homeschooling, I am all in and won’t rest until I deliver exactly what was asked, with the required word count and formatting.

Love – that is the word I associate most with what I do as a writer. I may not make a dime on some of my work and that is ok. I love to do what I do, to bless others with one of the gifts I was given, even if I will never know it impacted them.

We all have something that get’s us up in the morning. Maybe it’s work, or kids, or our puppy, or some calling we have. Ask any hiker why they get up at 3 am and there is no good answer.

To sum it up, I love a good coffee, my family, my friends, and Jesus.

I aim to write something meaningful or helpful to others, and let my artwork take me wherever it may lead.

Feel free to follow along on my blog serafinahikes.com, on my youtube channel, and on instagram.