Elena Ortega is a self trained artist mostly known for her photorealistic style and a great passion for vibrant colors. In her home studio in the beautiful Southern Appalachian Mountains she creates portraits, murals, trompe l’oeil, faux woodgrain, faux marble and decorative finishes. Her work goes beyond canvas, to other mediums and materials, including natural wood, walls, and furniture, employing different techniques in acrylics, oils and plaster.