Issue IV

2023-24 Edition

Writing

Pleasanton LitMag Pleasanton LitMag

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J. H.

Amador Valley High School

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Art

"Little House in the Woods" - Helen Hoang Once upon a time, somewhere in the middle of the woods lies a little house, made of a lotus flower, a symbol of peace and tranquility. Smoke comes out of the petal chimney. The house seems warm and cozy. Bu

"Little House in the Woods" - Helen Hoang
Once upon a time, somewhere in the middle of the woods lies a little house, made of a lotus flower, a symbol of peace and tranquility. Smoke comes out of the petal chimney. The house seems warm and cozy. But who lives there?

"My World" - Ryan Nguyen This piece was done digitally in photoshop. It captures our ability as we progress into the future, to seemingly create anything we desire. Whatever lives in our imagination can be a reality.

"My World" - Ryan Nguyen
This piece was done digitally in photoshop. It captures our ability as we progress into the future, to seemingly create anything we desire. Whatever lives in our imagination can be a reality.

"Head in the Clouds" - Samantha St. Clair This piece, made in procreate, is supposed to illustrate how people daydream about fantasies in their head. I was inspired by 8-bit style games--shown through the clouds. I hope this piece resonates with p

"Head in the Clouds" - Samantha St. Clair
This piece, made in procreate, is supposed to illustrate how people daydream about fantasies in their head. I was inspired by 8-bit style games--shown through the clouds. I hope this piece resonates with people who fall into their imagination.

"Generations" - Reva Raul This was an assignment for my art class, I mixed deer with trees and the four seasons (spring and winter specifically) to create a metaphor about the passing of generations.

"Generations" - Reva Raul
This was an assignment for my art class, I mixed deer with trees and the four seasons (spring and winter specifically) to create a metaphor about the passing of generations.

"Family Stories" - Helen Hoang This watercolor painting depicts the telling of family stories across three generations, conveying the warm, heartfelt emotions that arise in these moments. There is visible connection and bond between these people as

"Family Stories" - Helen Hoang
This watercolor painting depicts the telling of family stories across three generations, conveying the warm, heartfelt emotions that arise in these moments. There is visible connection and bond between these people as their family stories are passed down.

"Hyacinth" - Isabella Burns This digital piece is inspired by the myth of Apollo and Hyacinthus. I hoped to show how tragedy can create beauty.

"Hyacinth" - Isabella Burns
This digital piece is inspired by the myth of Apollo and Hyacinthus. I hoped to show how tragedy can create beauty.