Jenell in her Moon Goddess Phase Luke Hillestad reproducing historical portraits by hand

reproducing historical portraits by hand before applying contemporary and experimental methods such as fluorescent spray paint

In each the surreal porcelain works

and in Italy with the University of Georgia Cortona Program

UV cured acrylic print and gold metal leaf on acrylic

In her paintings

Jenell in her Moon Goddess Phase Luke Hillestad reproducing historical portraits by handOil 11 x 14 in. 2025 12 x 15 in. (f) Framing included Christa Forrest is a Southern California based figurative artist with a passion for expressive portraiture and storytelling through paint. A self taught artist, Christa made the bold leap from a 20 year career in finance to fully embrace her creative calling and hasnt looked back since. Her work is a constant evolution, a reflection of her journey to rediscover joy, identity, and connection through