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Sunshine and cool breezes have been dancing around the area lately. Spring is finally here! As shoots of green grass arising from our winter hiding places, we as humans get new ambitions when the outside turns warm. Whether it is doing some spring cleaning around the house or getting out and enjoying nature, we are inspired to do something new and fresh. We see the hope of new growth and the opportunity for expansion and exploration. All around us are bright sights, sounds, and smells, moving us to …

By Cassia Leidigh
As a general rule an artist paints what he or she enjoys looking at. For me the main thing I enjoy seeing is people. However, I have a firm belief in enjoying and drawing attention to the many other things around us that we do not normally take notice of. One of these objects is the food we eat. We may enjoy our food while we are eating a meal, but do we take the time to appreciate the aesthetic qualities of the whole forms before they are …

By Cassia Leidigh
I enjoy catching a moment in time. The glance that someone gives you, the stare of someone lost in thought. Though I sometimes work from life, much of my work is referenced by the photographs that I take. By taking the photos myself, I can choose the mood and angle of the picture. I enjoy unusual natural poses for portraits.