Elbowgrease is the working moniker for artist Lauren Skunta. A formally trained painter, Skunta’s work has evolved over time to include a variety of mediums. She chose the name Elbowgrease to represent the physical work and craftsmanship that goes into creating her two and three-dimensional pieces. Recently, Skunta returned to her first love of figure painting, with her current series representing her first installment of figure work combining texture, form, and line.