Painting Political Problems

Painting Political Problems

Throughout history, art has been used as a means of protest. From Milan, Italy, to Seattle, Washington, to Santiago, Chile—and countless other cities—graffiti has become a weapon to protest perceived injustices.   Aushi Walalam didn’t just discuss politics around the...

Santa Fe: The City Different

The unique landscape, history, architecture, and people of Santa Fe, New Mexico, create an atmosphere that earns the city its nickname, “The City Different.” Far from being a desert wasteland, Santa Fe is an artist’s (and art appreciator’s) oasis. The picturesque...
Castles on a Hill

Castles on a Hill

Imagine a big, drowsy city like San Francisco or Seattle with clouds hovering low and rain. Imagine the mild seasons, the damp streets, and soggy foliage. Now imagine being able to see just beyond the horizon, the crumbling spires of ancient castles rising into the...
Shakespeare in the Rockies

Shakespeare in the Rockies

Despite its growth in the past decades, Cedar City, Utah, has an infectious small-town charm that soothes the busy lifestyle. The small, picturesque Main Street evokes feelings of hospitality and comfortable living. Although a tour of the town only takes 20 minutes,...

Happenings: Road Trip Attractions

Alien Fresh Jerky, Baker, California. (Radly J. Phoenix, cropped) The Fremont Troll in Seattle, WA. (Kiernan Lynam, cropped) Wave Organ in San Francisco. (Karlis Dambrans, cropped) Marfa in west Texas. (Gray Malin) North Pole, Alaska. (Beeblebrox, cropped) Cadillac...

Letter from the Editor

I was born with a few vision issues: amblyopia, nearsightedness, third-nerve palsy. So, I always wondered if I saw things how other people saw them. Once I was camping in the mountains in Washington with friends, and one of them looked off into the evergreen valley...