Sydney Johnson Sydney Johnson

Yasmeen Owens on Crafting Her Novel

Yasmeen Owens is a creative writer and poet whose work speaks authentically and deeply. From college poetry classes to crafting horror video game narratives, she uses words to express freedom and spark change. Her exploration of identity and experience makes her a compelling voice in contemporary literature.

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The Jazz of Art: Ronald Chloe II’s Soulful Approach to Digital Creation

Maryland-born and North Carolina-raised, Ronald’s talent became clear in the fifth grade when he began incorporating artistic principles like shading, into his sketches. As technology evolved throughout his childhood, he gravitated toward digital art in young adulthood, drawn to its convenience and ability to share his work on a larger scale. Today, Ronald creates digital artwork using his iPad, Apple Pencil, and software like Procreate and Adobe Photoshop.

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