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took portrait lessons with watercolorist Paul Mc-
Cormack. Female empowerment is another source
of Rika's motivations. "Girl bosses… the people who
are go-getters, especially women who go for what
they want and women who build each other up."
Rika also mentioned that she sees herself in begin-
ners who ask her for ideas. She goes the extra mile
to help those who inquire about her methods and
she even sent art equipment to a fan in the Philip-
pines to get them started. Rika not only wants to use
her art as a way to express herself, but as a platform
to elevate the artists around her because that gives
her ultimate gratification. Her feelings about art are
not a zero sum game. She never feels threatened by
other artists and hopes that she can inspire others
the way they inspire her. Rika summed this up per-
fectly, "I like that there is room for everybody."
She will continue to help generate this vision
through her future workshops and design ideas and
promote creativeness through her ingenuity.
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Rika is motivated and believes
she is here to create beauty.
Walter Guy Jewelers
220 Hay Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301
910.868.6472 | www.walterguyjewelers.com
Specializing in Unusual and Antique Jewelry
Contemporary & Classic Jewelry
Jewelry & Watch Repair
Sellers of Fine Diamonds & Gems
Insurance & Estate Appraisals
Consignment & Liquidation Services
Robert Clayton
President
