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About

Narissa Smitherman/"Rissa B"

Born in Winston Salem, NC and raised in Mt. Pleasant, NC

Lives & works in Charlotte, NC

 

"For me art is a way to express my inner most feelings, ideas and dreams. I believe that in order for me to create any piece of artwork I must be unrestrained and be able to express my thoughts on the world and the people in it as a true reflection of what I see." - Narissa Smitherman

 

Education

2003 - 2007 Communications Degree from North Carolina Central University

 

Grants & Awards

2003 - Silver Key Visual Art Award for North Carolina

 

Exhibitions & Festivals

2014 - 6th Annual Red Pump Red Tie Affair for AIDS awareness silent auction

 

2015 - Charlotte Heart Association Ball

"A Blooming Heart"

 

 

 

 

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