Kristara Campton is a painter and illustrator based in Washington, DC. Working in a realistic mode, Kristara's body of work is characterized by a lighthearted quality and bright candy colors. Inspired by a love of good people, pets, and food, her choice of subject matter is marked by a recognition of portraits as locations of preservation for everyday people and things. Kristara's work transcends personal and political spheres through an exploration of contemporary culture and the creation of meaning and memory.