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professional summary
Alisha Smith is a Barbadian multidisciplinary artist proffesionally known as The Colourist, who creates realist and contemporary works with coloured pencils and acrylic paint to explore beauty, light and the poetic vibrancy of Caribbean scenery.
education
2023 - Bachelor of Science, Management (Entrepreneurship), University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus
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Studio Practice (Independent Study), Painting, Surrealism, Colour Theory, Portraiture
professional experience
2024 - Commission - Ivan Payne Art Icon Portrait - National Cultural Foundation (NCF)
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2023 - Children's Book Cover Illustration - 'Tameisha's Adventure', Authored by Zoanne Evans
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2022 - Poster Design - Human Rights Day 2022 - United Nations (UN)
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2022- Children's Book llustration - 'Why The Wood Dove Cannot Build a Proper Nest' - Expo Dubai, Authored by Zoanne Evans
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2021- Art Assistant Invigilator/teacher assistant - The Alexandra School
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2020 - Mural - Rehabilitative Beautification Project - Harrison's Point Medical Isolation Facility, St. Lucy​​
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prizes/Awards
2025 - The Carmichael Prize Exhibition - 'Banquet at the Reserve', The Critic's Prize for Best Painting by an Established Artist (Runner Up)
2022 - The Carmichael Prize Exhibition - 'Sleeping Giant', Best Painting by an Amateur Artist
2014 - Multiple NIFCA Fine Art Gold Awardee
NIFCA Prime Minister's Award Nominee
NIFCA Incentive Award Winner
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Professional Projects & Brand Work
2025 - Lifestyle and Accessories Brand - Angelene Barbados - Founder & Creative Director
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2025 - Pet Portrait Brand Segment - Furever & Always Pet Portraits - Founder & Creative Director
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gallery Representation
Gallery Of Caribbean Art, Speightstown Centre, Queen's Street, Speightstown, St. Peter, Barbados
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On the Wall Art Gallery, Grove Gallery, Holetown, St. James, Barbados