Cover Artist Carol Jong

Cover Artist Carol Jong

Inside Pocket August 2020

Carol Jong is a Sacramento artist who works in an abstract, impressionistic style. She explores mixed media using acrylic paint, oil stick and alcohol ink.

Iceland’s Cold Legacy

Iceland’s Cold Legacy

Summertime in Sacramento and the streets sizzle. After months of coronavirus and social upheaval, my thoughts naturally turn to sports. Specifically, ice skating.

Imagine the joy of heading to Del Paso Boulevard and cooling off with a few spins around the frozen pond at Iceland. But skating is impossible at Iceland. The ice is gone.

Sacramento’s Fairy Godmother

Sacramento’s Fairy Godmother

Giving back has been the driving force of Dr. Barbara Arnold’s life. The celebrated ophthalmologist has generously donated her time, money and wisdom for decades—which she believes is the key to a life well lived.

“If you do big things young enough in life, you get to see the ripple effect as you get older,” says Arnold, who lives in Curtis Park, but also has an art studio off Scribner Road along the Sacramento River, where she paints the natural beauty out her window. “That’s why I encourage younger people to participate (in philanthropy). Do it within your vibrant lifetime to witness what your giving has done.”

Cover Artist Suzanne Murray

Cover Artist Suzanne Murray

Inside East Sac August 2020

Sacramento artist and interior designer Suzanne Murray creates art inspired by her travels throughout Europe, as well as the vibrant beauty of California.

Cover Artist Leslie McCarron

Cover Artist Leslie McCarron

Inside Arden August 2020

Painter Leslie McCarron is inspired by spending time outdoors. It is where she receives creative inspiration for new ideas.