Recently, The Reflector wrote a piece on MSU Art alumnus, Adam Trest. This story covers how Trest built a successful art career rooted in his hometown of Laurel, MS and gained national exposure through the HGTV show Home Town. This article focuses on his journey going from a student to a professional artist, his distinctive “whimsical” style and how his community involvement and collaborations helped expand his work to a national and even international audience.