Erica L Chisolm is a mixed media painter, art activist, and muralist based in Atlanta, GA. She uses acrylic paint, tissue paper, decorative paper, twine, and other elements to create textured portraits, to represent the beauty and imperfections of becoming. She has a bachelor's degree in Sociology, concentrating in Urban Development. In college she minored in fine art. E L Chisolm is also a Master Cosmetologist. Her knowledge of beauty and aesthetics helps to inform design decisions in most compositions. She has murals in Atlanta, GA, as well as Birmingham, AL, where she serves as the Creative Placemaking Specialist Fellow for the Historic 4th Avenue Business District and Civil Rights District. Her goal is to activate public art in underserved communities.