This is my large format portrait of Dawn White. Painted especially for the "Portrait Swap." It was a pleasure to work with the beautiful and talented Dawn. Working with portraiture has become a passion of mine. I enjoy capturing the essence of the individual as well as the outward appearance.

I wanted to create the feeling of warmth and beauty that Dawn exudes. She is beautiful on both the inside & outside. Dawn is self-assured but not self-absorbed. This work was done with permission using a photograph as the model.

Ms. Hunt's studio is filled with collectible pieces of vintage kitsch, which inspire her work. Her pieces have been featured in magazines and celebrity homes

One reviewer wrote, "Ms. Hunt's style can best be described as, nouveau retro." I am inspired by all things kitsch: pin up girls, big-eyed children, pity puppies and TIKI bars. These vintage things inspire my work, go through my mental filter and emerge, reshaped in a modern style. It reflects not only my inspiration but also my personality...delightfully unpretentious.