Christy Forrest founded Painted Earth in 1998 with a desire to bring art and creativity to the Temecula Valley. At the time, she was working a desk job an hour away from home and wanted to be closer to her kids. Although she didn’t have an art background, her love for working with her hands and building something of her own was strong. Over the past 25 years, Painted Earth has become a beloved spot in the community where kids and adults alike can come to explore their creativity.