Alex Blackwelder

Young Pioneers, Qinghua, Jiangxi, China

Wuyuan, Jiangxi, China

Being in Shangrila, Yunnan was like a short vacation from the monotony of boring, but economical, Chinese buildings. I was inspired by all the unique architecture, bright colors, and blue skies in this Tibetan town!

duoyishu, yuanyang, china!

shangrila, yunnan, china!

In China, it’s fireworks as usual! Merry Christmas! 圣诞节快乐！

Kuang Tao, 22, hairdresser at Beautiful Heart Salon in Changsha.

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I want to let my readers know of the break I am taking from all things creative. My upcoming finals have left me studying everyday to memorize the 800+ Chinese characters I need to know. But don’t worry, I’ll have plenty of pent up creative energy to use after this semester’s over.