Colorful. Fun(ny). Fantastic. These are just some of the words that describe the work of our June Featured Artist, Julie Okahara. Since 2005, the Japanese native has added a bit of whimsy the Sacramento region with her bold illustrations and paintings. Click here to learn about her journey as a graphic artist — and why you shouldn’t point at her.
Our February Featured Artist is talented in many ways: Nicole McKeever is an Irish dancer, skilled painter and illustrator and a tireless choreographer. The former “Jersey Girl” moved to California to be closer to family and to share her passion with others at her very own McKeever School of Irish Dance. With a number of her students winning coveted dance titles, it seems that McKeever can add “dance teacher” to her long list of accomplishments.
Read on to discover what “moves” the Irish dancing queen in our interview here.
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