Frances "Yote" McKeever
From an early age, Yote, a tawny colored coyote, had a passion for art. For a little over three decades, Yote dedicated herself to learning everything she could when it came to sketching and coloring. Remarkably, she has never set foot in a classroom environment. Yote is a self-taught colored pencil artist, once dreaming of becoming a Walt Disney Studio animator, who somehow wound up in law enforcement.
Yote has overcome incredible challenges in her career as an artist. An Operation Iraqi Freedom war veteran with the Washington Army National Guard and a domestic violence survivor, Yote has always followed her passion for art, using it to touch the hearts and souls of her viewers, and to show the power of courage and persistence through tragedy.
Events
Back to Basics—Using Shapes
Yote will guide you through a method of sketching using shapes to create structure in characters. You don't want to miss this!
Patrons Only: Patron and Guest of Honor Cocktail Party
Patrons can nom some good food and rub elbows with our Guests of Honor. Adult beverages are available in the Hotel bar.
Color Me Prisma
Come watch and learn Yote's techniques she uses in her colored pencil works!
Patrons and Sponsors Only: Ice Cream Social with the GoH
If you are a Patron or Sponsor, you are welcome to come get a lovely brain freeze with our Guests of Honor! Chocolate or vanilla!
Stay Strong, Stay Motivated
A war veteran and a domestic violence survivor, Yote will share her story and how art helped her through life-changing experiences.