HJHunt was born a Colorado native with the fiery passion for painting. She pursued her art career through her early teens, winning several first place titles in her pastel work. However, by her mid-to-late teens this passion smoldered, as her attention was called to academia. After graduating from the University of Colorado at Boulder, she took a 'self-discovery' vacation to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Here, her passion for art was rekindled through the renowned work of JD Challenger. Soon this passion would become much more, as she made a heartbreaking discovery....more