Dr. Arlene Barro

"Sandra Grassi Nelipovich: Award-Winning Batik Artist" Dr. Arlene will interview Sandra Grassi Nelipovich, who began her career in the Chicago area as an art teacher then moved to Orange County with her husband John, whom she met on the streets of Oak Park, Illinois. Taking the plunge, she became a full-time entrepreneur mastering her unique approach to batik art. Nelipovich displays her art at juried shows throughout California, Illinois, and Arizona. She has won numerous awards and her batiks on silk are displayed in many collections, including schools, libraries, hospitals, and McDonald's Corporate headquarters. Sandra has also designed a unique batik fabric for fashion designer Barbara Jax's collection and provided illustrations for music publisher Jolly Robin Press. Her batiks have been featured on covers of publications and included in art books.