Sharika Mahdi
painter, educator, logo designer, illustrator in New Orleans, Louisiana
"Art is like meditation where my thoughts are clear and time and space become invisible. Often, I’m inclined to create the illusion of movement and fluidity with my paint strokes. I love experimenting with vibrant colors much like my personality and how I see the world - always full of life and movement. I seek to inspire and bring positive feelings with every piece." Sharika Mahdi, New Orleans Native, is known for her “Happy” style of figurative art. She current creates in New Orleans as a professional artist and talented arts teacher.