ABOUT THE ARTIST
BRITTANY KARERAR
Brittany Horne is a fine artist known for her vibrant portrait paintings. She is from a very small town in Northeast Mississippi called Shuqualak. Her earliest memories include painting and drawing with her mother at five years old. She left home at the age of sixteen to attend art school to pursue her artistic endeavors. She graduated from Mississippi School of the Arts in Brookhaven, MS, and later obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Mississippi State University followed by Master’s in Science from Mississippi College. To show love and appreciation to her former high schools, she taught on the high school level as an art teacher for six years. Brittany and her students have been recognized nationally for their artistic achievements. Her current art consists of royal portraits inspired by music artists as well as humanitarian art dedicated to the awareness of the plight of homelessness in America. Brittany works in oil on canvas and mixed media. Her most highlighted series are Homelessness in America and Organic Revision. Her ability to create realistic portraits is profound. These portraits have been seen throughout the music and entertainment industry creating collaborations with stars such as YFN Lucci, Lil Duval, Nayo Smash, Music Producers, and Musicians. Her Rick Ross painting is currently on exhibit at the TRAP Museum in Atlanta, Ga. She has exhibited her artwork in many professional art galleries and juried exhibitions on the collegiate and professional level. Her role as a mother, years of experience, educational status, and teaching abilities inspires her as she continues to embark on her entrepreneurial journey. She consistently thrives as a mother, artist, and teacher creating her own stylized brand of art inspiring former students and many upcoming artists.
Professional Exhibitions
“Mississippi School of the Arts Solo Exhibition “Enochs Gallery Brookhaven, MS October 2021
“Mississippi College 9th Annual Student Juried Exhibition” Gore Art Gallery Clinton, MS February 2020
Awarded: Graduate Academic Scholarship, 1st Place Oil Painting Scholarship, 2nd Place Honorable Mention Scholarship
“Tru Colours Exhibition” Wynwood Walls & Art District, Miami, Florida, December 2019
“Black History Month Art Exhibition” Museum of Modern Perspective Atlanta, GA, February 2019
“McComb School District Annual Arts Festival” Edgewood Mall McComb, Mississippi, February 2019
"Mississippi Collegiate Art Show" University of Mississippi Museum January 2011 Memphis, Tennessee Juror: Michael Aurbach Award: Jurors Superior Award February 2010-March 2010
"Mississippi State Student Show" McComas Art Gallery Starkville, MS Award: Merit Award February 2010
"Mississippi State Academic Scholarship Day" Lee Auditorium Starkville, MS Award: First Place Beverly Gulmon Portfolio Award April 2007
"SEEK" (Senior Art Exhibit) Thesis Requirement, Mississippi State University Starkville, MS April 5th 2012- April 16th 2012
"Senior Show" Graduation Requirement, Mississippi School of Arts Brookhaven, MS April 2007-May 2007