Winslow Eliot’s novels have been translated into eleven languages and published in twenty countries. Her latest book is Heaven Falls, a romantic and suspenseful novel published by Telemachus Press. She writes a weekly “WriteSpa – An Oasis for Writers,” which offers restful musings and writing practices – you can sign up to get it on her website: http://winsloweliot.com/ She also writes poetry, teaches high school students, belly dances, and her favorite activity is actively ‘doing nothing.’
An article by Winslow will appear in the September, 2010 issue of Status Hat: Heart.
I come from Bergen in western Norway but now live in Fredrikstad along the border of Sweden. I am always experimenting with different kinds of expressions. Writing and photography are my preferred mediums. In my artwork, I am always trying to capture the moment. I can't remember when I started taking pictures. I have a very naive way of photographing; I often end up with pictures of a sole object. Less is more, I guess. In my photography, I search for different kinds of texture and color. This is what attracts my attention when looking for a subject. My best photographs reflect this. I work as an IT technician but am fortunate to work on my own projects on a daily basis. Synnove's photographs may be viewed 
International Award winning photographer, Stephanie A. MacKenzie, is a vibrant up and coming new talent. With a solid, cutting edge education at Sheridan College including Applied Photography and Art Fundamentals, she is spawning a new photographic style by intertwining photography with Art. Stephanie’s style captivates anyone who catches a glance of her unique artwork.
Artist and Illustrator Sherri Lemire took her core classes at the former Otis/Parsonsin Los Angeles. She finished her degree at Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, FL in 2000. Sherri has studied with working illustrators Regan Dunnick, & Joe Thiel. Her study with consummate painter, Fiore Custode, would forever change her painting style. Sherri is enthusiastic about travel and she has a history in dance. Her artwork has a painterly style reminiscent of Impressionistic oil sketches. Having studied color extensively, Sherri is impassioned by fervent palettes. Her compositions are intimate and eclectic, inspired by snapshots and candid photography. Although she has made a career in landscape and mural arts, her preferred medium is oil on canvas. Currently, Sherri is developing ideas for a Salon & Burlesque Series. These will be uniquely different from previous works, as she is exploring the use of charcoal on canvas, with smaller, more subtle annotations of color. Her elegant drawing style will be more evident in this series Sherri is a Flordia Native, who readily admits she would never be successful without her loving husband. They share one son and currently reside in Tampa, Florida. More of Sherri's work can be found at her website: 
I have lived half my life on Cape Cod in the woods not far from the sea. The other half in a southern city near a river. Both places have influenced the content as well as the materials in my assemblages. My method of creating is to never work from an idea. The inspiration comes from an impression of something, like a the texture of a tree trunk or a crumbling wall in the city or an old photograph. Making art for me is about not thinking so much and enjoying whatever happens.
Luke Cumberland graduated from the University of Virginia in 2010 where he studied philosophy and poetry. He will be attending Washington University in St. Louis in the fall to pursue a master's degree in English. Luke is a lifelong Virginian and a 200-average bowler.
James Kieran McGonnell was born in Cork City, Ireland in 1967. He studied Studio Art and Art History at Hunter College in Manhattan. Since coming to New York, McGonnell has been showing his work continuously at locations which include the Museum of West Chicago; Haggerty Museum, Milwaukee; Christopher Henry Gallery, New York; Axel-Raben Fine Art, New York; Jan Larsen Fine Art, New York, and more. He has been profiled in numerous publications throughout the US and in Ireland, In an article entitled ‘Top 40 under 40’, McGonnell was selected as one of the top Irish success stories living in the US today. You can see more of Kieran's work on his website 
Keith is 64 and retired. He spends his time writing and taking photo trips, most recently to Argentina to see the Iguazu Falls. In spite of academic preparation (PhD in English), he worked in insurance for 30 years. He published in mainly what used to be called "little magazines," but also university journals. 
Jim Fuess works with liquid acrylic paint on canvas. Most of his paintings are abstract, but there are recognizable forms and faces in a number of the abstract paintings. He strives for grace and fluidity, movement and balance. He likes color and believes that beauty can be an artistic goal. There is whimsy, fear, energy, movement, fun and dread in his abstract paintings, a lot of which are anthropomorphic. The shapes seem familiar. The faces are real. The gestures and movements are recognizable. More of his abstract paintings, both in color and black and white, may be seen at 
It all started when her big brother gave Jessi her first graffiti magazine. It was love at first sight. She sat down, tacky markers and computer paper in hand, and drew non-stop until mastering every single letter and color. In high school, she graduated to paint and canvas. In college, she picked up the can and a particular interest in the subject-artist relationship/perspective. And now, here she is, still at it.
“There is no art without living, being without the microscope of the mind, the understanding from the heart, and the embrace of the fire from the soul, for me, there is no life, only an existence."
Holly Friesen was born in Saskatchewan, studied Visual Arts at John Abbott College in Montreal, painting at York University in Toronto, and with various other artists across Canada & in Europe over the years. More importantly she has painted from close observation of nature for over 20 years. Throughout her many years of travel she discovered the portability of watercolours and developed her observational skills by painting on location. For the last five years she has rediscovered oils and their luscious physicality & acrylics with their versatility. The scale of her paintings has grown to accommodate the large movement she feels within herself and the earth around her. Her newest pieces are largely informed by the internal metaphors and dream images she encounters when working from the “inside” of the earth landscape.
After graduating from Kean University of NJ with a Fine Arts degree, Barbara J. Lloyd taught art for awhile, created the art for many album/CD covers, and opened her own public relations company. Now a full-time working artist, she creates in Acrylics, Mixed Media, Collage, Digital Photography and whatever else strikes her fancy. Her work has been exhibited across the USA including NYC, LA, OH, CT, RI, MA, FL and also Cambridgeshire, UK. Lloyd’s art has been published in Art Buzz Collection 2009, & 2010, Suspense Magazine, CT Creative, Hidden City Quarterly, Time South, Sonata and more. She resides in Danbury, CT and South Beach, FL and is an active member of the Housatonic Valley Cultural Association in CT. Lloyd is available to art collectors, galleries, interior designers, stagers, publishers & for corporate and hospitality needs. Visit her website at 
Born in Armenia, Anahit Vart attended Terlemezian art school from 1960 to 1965 and earned her Bachelor’s degree at the Institute of Fine Arts in 1970. She was accepted as a member of the Artist’s Union of Armenia and USSR in 1974, as a result of her involvement in many events, and more than 70 group exhibitions organized by both unions. In May, 1992 she had her first one-person exhibition at "Art Today" gallery in Yerevan; that same year she moved to Buenos-Aires where she exhibited in both group and solo shows over several years. She has lived in the LA area since 1997, where she continues to live, work and exhibit both locally, nationally and in publications. You can find out more about her, and view her work, at 
