Portraitist Sarah A. Boardman has contested Trump’s claim she “purposefully distorted” his image, saying his criticism “directly and negatively” impacted her painting business.

A Colorado artist denies trying to distort Donald Trump’s likeness in a portrait that hung until recently in the state Capitol.

Sarah Boardman’s niece said the artist’s loved ones rallied around her on social media, with some changing their cover photos to the portrait of Trump Boardman created.