MOHAN LAL SHARMA


Born in India in 1935, Mohan Lal Sharma studied art with his father who was known to be an artist of religious art and portraits of royal families from Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Mohan Lal Sharma furthered his studies with the famous artist A.H. Muller for eight years during his young age. He also completed the Inter Grade Drawing Examination of Maharashtra Government in Bombay as well received an art diploma in fine art from the Rajasthan School of Art located in Jaipur. To add to his certifications, he also participated in the examination of Royal Drawing Society in London. His paintings are in the collections of the Royal Families of Jodhpur, Jaipur and Rajkot. Sharma is listed in “Who’s Who In International Art”. His paintings has been auctioned at prestigious auction houses around the world.

Other awards and recognitions include:
  • 1st place at the 5th Annual Juried Exhibition in 2011 held by the Atlanta Fine Art League at Roswell Visual Arts Center Gallery
  • Merit Award for the Georgia National Fair that took place in Perry, Georgia in 2008
  • Plein Air Painting Award at 3rd Annual Historic Buford Plein Air in 2009
  • National Award from the Lalit Kala Academy in New Delhi
  • State Award from Rajasthan Lalit Kala Academy
  • Elected among nine eminent artists of the State as a member of the Executive Committee and serves on the Recognition, Grants and Scholarship Committee of Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi. 
  • Elected as a member of the General Council and Kala Mela Committee of Lalit Kala Akademi in New Delhi
  • Was president of Jodhpur Kalakar Parishay
VINOD SHARMA

Vinod Sharma belongs to an artistic family as his grandfather and father, Mohan Lal Sharma, are both artists as well. Vinod Sharma's father, Mohan Lal Sharma, received his art education from his father Mr. Chaturbhuj Sharma, a state artist known as Bhattu Lal, and was associated with Archibald Herman Muller for eight years. This was a big achievement for the Sharma family which took their art to a higher level and quality. Since Vinod was a child, he studied his art with his father. As he grew up, he developed his talent over the years. He was honored with several awards and participated in several exhibitions around the world. Currently, Vinod Sharma resides in Atlanta, Georgia and continues to pursue his passion for art. He is currently a member of North Georgia Arts Guild.