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Issue #30: Featuring Photography by Sheilagh O'Leary

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Leisha Sagan

Two women walk up to the simple pull-out stage in the room. Lights dimmed slightly, they hold hands, a slight tremble to their step as they take the stage to face the small crowd before them. Althoug...

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In almond silk
she leans into her groom.
Her face lifts to his, rapt
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Meet the Cover Artist

About Sheilagh O'Leary

Sheilagh Ethne O’Leary is an established award-winning art photographer born and living in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Her work has been exhibited/collected internationally and appears in numerous art journals and publications. Sheilagh received her art education through mentorship with Manfred Buchheit, Concordia University’s Faculty of Fine Art, Banff Centre for the Arts, and the Rockport Maine Workshops. Read More...

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