Narisa Loren Broomberg Born in South Africa, Narisa was destined to be an artist. She inherited the eyes and hands of her mother, an accomplished fine sculptor and painter. From this familial background she developed a sense of rich color and artistic diversity. At an early age Narisa became involved in the art world. She participated in Young Art 86' displaying a figurative pastel. Her media use broadened to watercolor, then to acrylic and now generally uses oil on canvas as her favorite medium. At the age of 18, Narisa traveled to Europe where she learned to respect the detailed skill and beauty of the old masters focusing on the human figure. It was at this time she became focused as a serious painter and sold her first piece to a La Jolla store owner. In high school, she painted on everything and anything from jeans, surfboards, furniture to using icing to paint portraits on cakes. She freelanced as an artist painting on furniture at La Jolla Gallery and Cafe and also apprenticed a local artist, faux-finishing and texturizing private homes. While pursuing a bachelors in graphic design at San Diego State University, she took the equivalent to a fine art degree studying art history, illustration, painting and metal sculpture. Through the years Narisa has been commissioned and privately sold various pieces. She has been shown in La Jolla Gallery and Cafe, where she also was accepted into Art Prospect, La Jolla Village Art Competition where she sold both entered pieces. In July of 2000 a private art show was held at House of Stems. A group of selected pieces from this event were shown in a number of downtown offices on 5th Avenue. During the month of March in 2002 a series of paintings were shown at the Belly Up, a venue for concerts in Solana Beach. Narisa work has recently become a permanent fixture in Jim Kelly's restraunt, where it is for sale, located in the "lumberyard" in Encinitas. She has painted a number of private murals for both nurseries and entertainment settings. Narisa recently showed her work in a private jazz show in Scottsdale, Arizona, selling 4 pieces. Please visit the Locations section to find out where you can see Narisa's art now and in the near future. Personal Note: My figurative style can be attributed to strong images that I use for references. I usually use a mixture of vibrant colors and dark shadows to evoke a sultry yet positive mood in my paintings. There are no particular meanings. Only subconscious thoughts. Art should always be viewed and consumed by the eyes of the beholder. Please contact us for more information. site by skyDesign