Time

By Justin Oberg

It had been almost five days now. Barreling, headlong, through the fabric of space-time, the rattling of the steel and brass death machine I had built annoyed the Hell out of me. I knew that I could not go back and save her. I knew that it would cause a paradox and I would be doomed to go back and watch her die in one of a million different ways each time. So, in my haste and without thought I build this fabulous machine, a wonderment of all technology and science, I thrust myself into the future to look for any other way of saving her. I shook off the memory of my folly. The light blue grey ball that was the Sun as it sped through the sky of night and day, and repeated the process in less time than it took for me to blink, was causing me to become extremely nauseated.  I looked away sharply and found myself staring at the broken brass lever that, at one point had propelled me into this Purgatory I was in now, sat still on the seat next to me, a testament to my unwavering love and commitment to her. As I stared at the brass I laughed at the absurdity of it all. I laughed for what seemed like minutes, but was likely weeks in the world around me. I watched the Sun begin to glow red hot and felt my head become light, I knew it was time; this long without any food or water was too much on my now frail body.  I rested my head next to the brass lever on the old brown leather seat, and allowed the darkness to overcome me.

Self Portrait

By Blossom O’radovich


Biography

I find inspiration from many different areas of my life and through the experimentation with various mediums continue to learn my strengths and weaknesses as an artist. I can draw inspiration from anything and everything but choose my subjects mostly based on personal impact and secondly on aesthetics. I try to simplify my artwork to show the most important attributes of the subject but also enjoy realism. In contrast to my procedurally limiting studies such as chemistry, physics, and calculus, the arts affords me a creative but also therapeutic outlet I otherwise would not have. My drive comes from an opinion that art really is good or bad, in that it is not subjective; my art is either good or bad and my drive to produce “good” art inspires me to learn and grow as an artist.

Hours Old Crane Chicks

by Chris Lagnes

Biography

I enjoy taking pictures of wildlife because to get the great shots you have to be out very early and be very sneaky. I find it so very peaceful when it is just me and the wildlife. In order to get great shots you have to always be prepared and always have your camera. With all of my studies at school, I find the need to get away and use some of the space in my brain for other activities. I also enjoy creating art pieces out of recycled wine bottles. It is a double therapy because you not only get to be creative you also get to bleed a lot and isn’t that the cure for everything?

Charcoal Eyes

by Blossom O’radovich

Biography

I find inspiration from many different areas of my life and through the experimentation with various mediums continue to learn my strengths and weaknesses as an artist. I can draw inspiration from anything and everything but choose my subjects mostly based on personal impact and secondly on aesthetics. I try to simplify my artwork to show the most important attributes of the subject but also enjoy realism. In contrast to my procedurally limiting studies such as chemistry, physics, and calculus, the arts affords me a creative but also therapeutic outlet I otherwise would not have. My drive comes from an opinion that art really is good or bad, in that it is not subjective; my art is either good or bad and my drive to produce “good” art inspires me to learn and grow as an artist.

Flamingo

By Blossom O’radovich

Biography

I find inspiration from many different areas of my life and through the experimentation with various mediums continue to learn my strengths and weaknesses as an artist. I can draw inspiration from anything and everything but choose my subjects mostly based on personal impact and secondly on aesthetics. I try to simplify my artwork to show the most important attributes of the subject but also enjoy realism. In contrast to my procedurally limiting studies such as chemistry, physics, and calculus, the arts affords me a creative but also therapeutic outlet I otherwise would not have. My drive comes from an opinion that art really is good or bad, in that it is not subjective; my art is either good or bad and my drive to produce “good” art inspires me to learn and grow as an artist. 



Wood Ducks

by Chris Lagnes

Biography

I enjoy taking pictures of wildlife because to get the great shots you have to be out very early and be very sneaky. I find it so very peaceful when it is just me and the wildlife. In order to get great shots you have to always be prepared and always have your camera. With all of my studies at school, I find the need to get away and use some of the space in my brain for other activities. I also enjoy creating art pieces out of recycled wine bottles. It is a double therapy because you not only get to be creative you also get to bleed a lot and isn’t that the cure for everything?