Morgan Carver

“Reading Between the Lines,” by Morgan Carver

MORGAN CARVER is a Pacific Northwest artist, born and raised in Portland, Oregon. This local artist enjoys printmaking, painting, photography, writing, film, and horses. Inspired by the world around her, she is constantly snapping pictures, sketching, or writing about her adventures and observations. She considers making art an excuse to “people watch,” as learning about someone’s story is what fuels her creativity most.

“Everyone has a story, and I love solving the mystery to unravel it. Through observation, I like to show people as they are. With a slight twist to the color palate, I can create different moods that appeal to the story I’m trying to tell.” – Morgan Carver

Isabella Petty

“Anguish,” by Isabella Petty

ISABELLA PETTY is an aspiring writer and photographer, much of her work consisting of nature as well as the darker, twisted depths of the human mind. In 2011, she hosted a silent art auction for charity, where some of her own photography was displayed. With the help of the Colorado Springs art community she raised $1,000 for a family in Haiti. Isabella is currently living in Colorado Springs, preparing for college and spending time with her family. However, after college she plans to travel the world, finding inspiration for her writing and photography wherever it turns up.

Crystal Elerson

“The Devil Smiles Again,” by Crystal Elerson

CRYSTAL ELERSON earned her PhD from the University of North Texas and currently works as a Senior Lecturer in Technical Communication for the University of Texas at Arlington. Elerson’s research interests are in the writing style of historical American documents, collaboration practices during the American Revolution, environmental sustainability studies, and game theory in communication.