By Evie Klopp Holzer & Lavinia Creswa
Portraits by Charlie Neuenschwander
From pastels to paints, from canvas to walls, visual artistry takes many forms. The four Oklahoma City artists in this feature draw inspiration from a breadth of sources, and we are enthused to explore their processes, showcase their work and provide an intimate look at how they each express themselves and communicate with the world around them.
Ricki Scheef
Pastel Artist
Social media has changed nearly every business on the planet. With a few swipes we can find new recipes, check out the hottest style of jeans and learn dewy makeup trends. One click will have products at our door in a matter of days. When pastel artist Ricki Scheef decided to leave her corporate job and dive into creating art full-time, social media was there to welcome her with open arms. In just over a year, Scheef has become a successful artist, shipping her paintings globally to places like Dubai and Australia.
Tiffany McKnight
Muralist
Oklahoma City has consistently been nationally recognized for its public art, and muralist Tiffany McKnight has been a major contributor in that space. Her first mural project came in 2020 when McKnight, along with six other artists, was commissioned by the With Love Project to create the now iconic wall of the Market at Eastpoint on NE 23rd Street.
Dylan Cavin
Watercolor Artist
Dylan Cavin’s ink wash works take a page from the past, combining images of buffalos, Western characters and Indigenous people with one-of-a-kind historical documents. As an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation, Cavin draws inspiration from his Native roots as well as Oklahoma’s history, exploring “connections between artist and subject, paper and story.”
Sara Kay
Painter
Sara Kay Michael, the creator behind Art by Sara Kay, champions art therapy. Beyond the heart-infused and fun-loving finished products, painting has always provided her the means for reflection and self-discovery.
