Jordan Casteel’s portraits are rough, each brush stroke prominently featured when viewed up close. The unnatural colors that Casteel sometimes chooses to paint her subjects in adds to the striking effect of her paintings. Casteel’s portraits are designed to show her subjects’ humanity, incorporating small elements to accentuate their personalities. “She reflects her time and place; it’s very powerful,” said Liz Jessee, an attendee at the exhibition on Nov. 7. “It shows the good in people, not the stereotype.” Story written by Sasha Poor.