Sharif Tarabay

Sharif Tarabay is a Montreal-based illustrator. Originally from Egypt, his drawing skills gave him confidence as a child and he went on to study art at Concordia University. He ended up working for a design studio, but the long hours and desire for independence led him to set up at home and start a career as a freelance illustrator. He loves 18th century art, music and antiques, and even goes so far as saying he was born in the wrong century and that the 1700s would have been ideal for him. It’s no surprise, then, that his ideal holiday would be to an old European city to explore its museums. He also enjoys playing football and coaching his three children in the sport.