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Greta Kresse (b. 1999, Little Rock, AR) is a plein-air painter based in
Fayetteville, AR. She received her BA from Hendrix College and is pursuing an
MFA at the University of Arkansas, supplementing her education through
programs at the New York Studio School and The Mount Gretna School of Art.
Kresse teaches workshops at the Arts and Science Center for Southeast
Arkansas.

Working primarily in oils, she creates vibrant narrative paintings that
explore human connection within the Southern landscape, particularly focusing
on intimate scenes along Arkansas rivers. Her documentary-style approach
captures moments of profound connection between community members,
investigating themes of isolation, beauty, and love in the American South.
Drawing inspiration from regional poetry and direct observation, Kresse's
work proposes comfort and connection as forms of resistance, presenting
authentic representations of her community.