Nataraj Sharma was born in Mysore in 1958 and studied Applied Art at the Faculty of Fine Arts at Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, from where he graduated in 1982. He has participated in various solo exhibitions including Bodhi Art, Singapore, 2008-9; Bodhi Space, Mumbai, 2008; Art and Public, Geneva, 2007; Nature Morte, New Delhi, 2005, among others. His work has also been included in several group shows including Anand Art Centre, New Delhi, 2009; Tao Art Gallery, Mumbai, 2009; Delhi Art Gallery, New Delhi, 2008; and Gallery Espace, India Habitat Centre, 2001.

He lives and works between Baroda and Goa.