A self-taught award winning sculptor and painter, Sharen AK Harris was born in Lynn, MA. She started her life on the Northshore of Boston, drawing inspiration from the picturesque scenery that surrounded her. In 2007, Sharen went on to study in Portugal and France receiving her certification from the National Society of Decorative Painters.

Sharen is proficient in various mediums used to create the poetic romanticism her pieces of artwork are known for. She travels around the world teaching workshops on the magic of alcohol ink and sharing her various other techniques.