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"Serene" by Sewkhy Tan

Sewkhy Tan is a 21-year-old Cambodian mixed media artist born and raised in Phnom Penh. His art is versatile, vivid, playful, and often surreal or dark. It addresses issues including mental health, living in a developing and rapidly-changing country, and other things that live in the dark recesses of his mind. Sometimes it fuses traditional Cambodian techniques and topics with modern approaches, and at other times draws on his love for anime, fantasy and storytelling. His work has been exhibited locally and showcased internationally. While he is a skilled traditional artist and can sketch, draw and paint, he increasingly utilizes digital techniques.

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"IMG 0965" by Eric Creech

Eric Creech lives in Kentucky with his wife and daughter. He has published a short nonfiction piece with The Dead Mule School of Southern Literature and has photography in an upcoming issue of Constellation: A Journal of Poetry and Fiction.

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"IMG 3799" by Sara Grant

In her artistic journey, Sara Grant masterfully captures the essence of human emotion through vibrant color pencil creations. Working from her studio, she invites global audiences into profound explorations of life's intricacies. Sara's dedication to her craft remains steadfast as she continues to craft evocative pieces, driven by her unwavering passion for artistry and connection.