
MANAGEMENT
Administrative Analyst, Fiscal Services
Extended Learning
Academic Affairs
Natalie O鈥橦ara has an Associate Degree in Digital Imaging, a Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in Visual and Performing Arts, and a Master鈥檚 Degree in Instructional Design and Technology. Each degree has allowed Natalie to expand her passion for making art. There is no medium she won鈥檛 try. She has won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons at the San Diego County Fair for graphic design, several Telly awards, and an Emmy nomination for her music direction. Additionally, her company won an Emmy award for Palomar College鈥檚 marketing video 鈥淭ech Prep鈥, where Natalie served as the art director. From 2014 to 2015 Natalie served as the volunteer coordinator for the local nonprofit organization Charity Wings. The organization provided free art to those who could not afford it otherwise. Natalie enjoys learning and sharing her knowledge with others and has taught endless arts and crafts classes to co-workers, friends, and family. Natalie has said her favorite thing about making art is giving it away.
"Floating in the Universe"
Art Medium: Botanical Art
Inspired by my love of fresh flowers in the house every week, I wanted to find a way to preserve the joy and beauty they bring to me. Whenever I look at the flowers floating in their glass frame, it always makes me smile.