Art is usually about self-expression because the artist feels strongly enough about what they are doing to try and put it into a form that they, and others, can come to terms with. This product of their self-expression can help others heal because there will always be people who resonate with the visual piece that inspires and uplifts them. They identify with the artist and draw encouragement, purpose, and excitement about the thing expressed. Shahla, an accomplished portrait artist, is currently residing in United Arab Emirates (UAE). She is a freelance artist, with a strong love for colour and creativity, working in transparent layers, as well as thick heavy impasto.  Her art blends vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and organic forms to evoke a sense of mysticism and connection between nature and human imagination. Her versatility of style is manifest in watercolour, gouache, glass painting, mosaic, sculpture and acrylic. Her works can be found in the homes of many art lovers in the country and around the world. To know about her, click here.