Carla Garrison-Mattos has been a working visual artist for the past 10 years. After college she took over ownership of the Green Rice Gallery in Charlotte's NoDa Arts District for 3 years showcasing the works of over 40 artists. She then went on to pursue a career in painting after closing the gallery doors in 2011. She specializes in pet portrait art to clients all across the Carolinas, as well as a wide range of murals in Charlotte and Mooresville.