​Eryn Forrest was born in Niles,MI and attended Holy Cross College of Notre Dame, IN. receiving a B.A. in Visual Studio Arts in 2021. Her body of work ranges from traditional art commissions (2010-present) to vibrant illustrative paintings. She had her work showcased after completing the 2022 Summer residency at the South Bend Museum of Art, where she also served as a Ceramic Teacher Assistant, Gallery Monitor, and Educational Curate Intern. During the SMBA’s summer residency, Ms.Forrest gained experience as a Graphic Artist at a local branding company named It’s Tops. Afterwards she became a Wine and Canvas Instructor at Paint The Town, Wine and Canvas Indy, and a Graphic Designer at the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper between 2023-2025, where she was also awarded first place in Graphic Illustration at the Society of Professional Journalists Awards of 2024. Ms.Forrest’s drawings and paintings have been featured and exhibited at educational institutions, religious institutions, their respected websites, and local businesses, including Christ Temple Church (2010), Ross Beaty High School (2013-2017), Van Buren Tech Center (2017), Holy Cross College (2018-2021), Notre Dame (2021), and Rewind vintage store (ArtPrize 2025).