Meet the Artist
Cam Huss (Herbel) is a self-taught artist known for her expressive portraits of pets, plants, and people. She uses vibrant, saturated colors to bring out the personalities and emotions of her subjects.
About Cam
Cam Huss (Herbel) is a self-taught artist who is known for her expressive portraits of pets, plants, and people. Her artistic journey began at Moorhead High, MN, where she discovered her passion for painting and began teaching paint-and-sip classes at a local studio. After traveling across the country, she started offering live wedding paintings and custom commissions in 2018.
For eight years, Cam worked in the horticulture industry while pursuing art in her free time, eventually transitioning to painting full time in 2025. Guided by a deep appreciation for landscaping and the natural world, she began making work that displays her love for plants and all things bright.
Cam Herbel is currently based in Minnesota where she specializes in custom pet portraits and botanical art for residential and commercial spaces. Her main focus is to continue collaborating and creating within her community. She takes pride in watching her style continue to evolve and grow.
Inspiration and Motivation
Inspired by the beauty of nature, Cam’s paintings radiate vibrancy and emotion, bridging the space between reality and imagination. Her mission is to create meaningful, accessible art that brings more color and joy into the world.
Currently Shown At
MontiArts Community Center in Monticello, MN.
Fossil Creek Nursery retail store in Fort Collins, CO.
Swedberg Nursery main lobby in Battle Lake, ND.
Aspire Financial Bank main lobby in Fargo, ND.
Awards & Exhibitions
2026 Community Art Show at MontiArts in Monticello, MN.
2026 Featured Artist of June and July at the Crooked Cup Coffeehouse in Fort Collins, CO.
2025 “YART” Art Show at Wolverine Farm Publick House in Fort Collins, CO.
2024 “Biophilic” Exhibit at the Lyric in Fort Collins, CO.
2020 Featured artist “2020” Exhibit at Kaddatz Gallery in Fergus Falls, MN.
2018-2019 Live Wedding Painter for “Paint My Wedding Day” at venues in and around Minneapolis, MN.
2017 Colours Gallery “Artist of the Month” for December. Curated by Robert Weeks in Hillsboro, OR.
2017 Corks and Canvas Featured Artist of May. Curated by Shanna Cramer in Fargo, ND.
2016 “Celebration of Women in the Arts” Scholarship Recipient in Moorhead, MN.
2016 “Best in Show” at Minnesota's High School State Art Exhibit in Alexandria, MN.