Mikaela Bernhardt of Mikaela Karthik Design is a mural artist, placemaker, and surface pattern designer based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Growing up as an only child, whenever Mikaela complained to her mom that she was bored, her response was always the same: "I'm glad you're bored ~ go be creative." At the time, this was not the answer Mikaela was looking for (TV was far more appealing), but now she is eternally grateful for it. That consistent nudge shaped who she is over the years and heavily contributed to the creative she is today.

Her style evokes a delicate sense of calm with a bold sense of playfulness. Other words people have used to describe her recognizable art style are earthy, intricate, organic, elegant, and unique. She draws inspiration from mindful moments, botanicals, global travel and culture, her husband's South Indian heritage, abstract expression, and her background in landscape architecture.

Mikaela is available for custom hand-painted mural work, signage and lettering, art licensing, seamless pattern designs, brand collaborations, and illustration.

When Mikaela isn't creating, you can find her sipping coffee at a local Berkeley coffee shop, reading true crime novels, dancing at The Dance Floor in Albany, and cooking nourishing, nutrient-dense meals.