Brett Stout is a 38-year-old artist and writer. He is a high school dropout and former construction worker turned college graduate and Paramedic. He creates controversial art while breathing toxic paint

Copyright 2018 Rachel Beltz My name is Rachel Beltz, I am 22 years old, and I am on a mission to make people stop and appreciate the “little” beautiful details of

James McCarthy has lived in Florida most of his life, but is fascinated by the changing seasons and especially the beautiful mystery and melancholy of Winter. He is interested in the

Fabrice Poussin teaches French and English at Shorter University. Author of novels and poetry, his work has appeared in Kestrel, Symposium, The Chimes, and dozens of other magazines. His photography has

Number 5 Karlee Patton is a painter, poet, and mixed media artist from small town, Duryea, located in Northeastern Pennsylvania. She received her BA in Visual Art from Keystone College.  She was

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Author: Kristen Jemigan Senior at O’Fallon Township Highschool Live Arts Contest | High School Visual Art _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________

Author: Kayla Peel Senior at O’Fallon Township High School 3rd place Live Arts Contest | High School Poetry _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Ms. Kayla Peel was born in Bittburg, Germany to parents Robert Peel and Shannon

Author: LeAnn Schmitt Sophomore at O’Fallon Township High School Honorable Mention Live Arts Contest | High School Visual Art _________________________________________________________________________________________  _________________________________________________________________________________________ LeAnn Schmitt is a high school student who excels in the digital medium.

Artist: Aaron Long Title: Winter Fishing Grade 12 at Perryville High School 1st place Live Arts Contest ____________________________________________________________________