We had the good fortune of connecting with Julie Orsini Shakher and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Julie, why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
I pursued a creative artistic career . I was influenced by my mother and brother. My mother studied Fashion and my Brother was and in an artist today . I lived in a creative environment which swooned me to the path of the arts .

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Being able to balance a life between motherhood, full time teaching, and creating art has been a challenge. All I want to give to the world through art is love of nature and mankind’s connection to each other and our environment. Spend time connecting with the natural world . Help to sustain the Earth in whatever we do to help make the world a better place for our longevity.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Some of my favorite places are Topeekeegee Park , West lake Park and Whiskey Creek . Spend time under a tree cloud watching, and Kayaking through the inter coastal.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I want to thank many. My supportive family, friends . Teachers who never gave up on me . Parents who supported my decision. My two children who help me with each show. The building of surfaces , and modeling , transportation. Because of them I create, they in return inspire me to create.

Website: www.orsinishakher.com

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