Biography:

Shar Tui’asoa is a Pacific-Islander illustrator and owner of the O’ahu based art studio, Punky Aloha Studio. She is a full-time freelance illustrator and has created artwork for global and national brands like Disney, Pixar, Apple, Hasbro, Target, Facebook, Amazon and many more.  She most recently released her debut picture book “Punky Aloha ” with Harper Collins, becoming the first Pacific-Islander to author and illustrate a children’s bookfor a major publishing company.  Shar also has murals featured throughout the islands of Hawai’i which feature her iconic “Punky Aloha” illustrations, filled with her vibrant color palette, bold graphic aesthetic, and unmistakable connection to Hawai’i.  When she is not working on new and exciting projects, she is running her Punky Aloha Shop, which features a wide array of colorful and fresh island inspired art prints as well as a growing catalogue of unique Punky Aloha products.

You can follow her work on Instagram at @punkyaloha

Visit punkyaloha.com for additional information.