About

Luke Hillestad is a classical figurative painter who is motivated by uplifting human dignity through story. His paintings have exhibited across the globe including Norway, Paris, Munich, the Phillipines, Brazil, Dubai, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York City. He has illustrated several limited edition classic books, including Shakespeare’s Macbeth, published by Easton Press. Luke grew up in the Twin Cities and studied painting and music at the University of Minnesota. He now resides in rural Minnesota with his wife and children. 


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