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Fernanda Suarez created this digital painting sometime in the 20th or 21st century. Suarez uses digital tools to mimic the look and feel of traditional painting, with visible brushstrokes and soft, blended colors. The smooth gradients and sharp details are all hallmarks of digital rendering. She captures the look of light reflecting off skin and fabric through a careful build-up of layers. The artist's hand is less evident than it would be in a physical painting, yet the work's impact lies in the choices Suarez makes regarding color, composition, and subject matter. Her artwork shows a strong influence from the aesthetics of mass media and consumption, blending these with a fine art approach to portraiture. While the digital medium might seem distant from traditional notions of craft, Suarez’s piece exemplifies a form of image-making shaped by technology. Digital work requires its own form of skill, labor, and artistry. It challenges us to expand our understanding of what constitutes a handcrafted image in the modern era.