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Lika Gipis, owner of Sunflower Kids Art Studio at 6545 Gunpark Drive is continuing a tradition of creativity and imagination in the arts.

The studio has been at its current location for over two years, but the idea has been in place for 17, starting in Gipis’ parents’ basement.

“Originally it was started by my mom 17 years ago,” Gipis said. “I took over in my first year of art school. It was in the basement and only had my parents’ friend’s kids, it wasn’t public like it is now.”

Gipis got her education in graphic design and uses those talents to teach children how to c...