The printmaking studio at SCAD is truly a hidden treasure, a place where inspiration flows in extraordinary ways. Every nook and cranny is adorned with striking and often humorous student creations. Despite its industrial and technical nature—where even the smallest mistake could lead to chaos—the space exudes an unexpected calm, inviting both focus and creativity. It’s a gem we sometimes wish we could keep to ourselves, yet it’s something every student on campus should experience firsthand.

For this edition of the magazine, we wanted our team page to embody the handcrafted essence of fine arts, and what better medium than printmaking to capture that spirit? The textures, the colors, the precision required—all of it reflects the theme of this issue, “The Fine Arts.”

In collaboration with the incredibly talented Professor Robert Brown, we immersed ourselves in the intricate world of printmaking. With years of experience, Professor Brown’s skill is unparalleled—he has an almost intuitive ability to spot when something “needs more ink,” even when the difference is nearly imperceptible to the untrained eye. His deep knowledge and careful guidance brought this traditional art form to life for us, reminding us just how much skill and dedication it takes to create these works.

As a team, we want this edition to shine a light on the fine arts—those disciplines that demand our hands to create. These are technical, traditional forms of art, and they remain unmatched in their craft and beauty. It is vital that we appreciate these arts and ensure they never fade away.

The final result is a tribute to our exceptional team for this edition of SCAN, presented in a traditional print—a nod to the timeless artistry that defines this issue.

Meet our Staff:

Stephanie Dejak – Editor in Chief: Stephanie Dejak is a senior writing student from North Carolina with a minor in fashion journalism. Aside from holding the title of Central Elementary’s three-time spelling bee champ, her talents include living out of suitcases, making guacamole, and painting vibrant landscapes. Her favorite wine is sauvignon blanc, her favorite punctuation mark is the em dash, and her favorite reader is you.

Alita Swanson – Creative Director: Alita Swanson is a junior majoring in photography, with minors in fashion photography and creative writing. During her free time, she enjoys being outside and exploring new places with her dog Grace.

Elisa Boulton – Art Director: Elisa is a passionate Venezuelan designer with versatile expertise spanning across various creative domains, placing a special focus on mixed media. Her designs are used in fields such as art direction, graphic design, illustration, and branding. The main goal of her designs is to create ideas that connect people and bring ideas, dreams, and concepts to life. She aspires to become an art or creative director for an editorial magazine in the future.

Kate Mann – Managing Editor: Kate Mann is a second-year illustration major with a minor in graphic design.
She enjoys traditional mediums like gouache but is also venturing into the digital world. Born and raised in the Turks and Caicos Islands, she’s a lover of travel and a good day at the beach. If she’s not drawing or traveling, you’ll find her baking or binging TV.

Essence Quigley – Opinions Editor: Essence is a second-year student from Texas studying 2D animation. She has a passion for social justice and human rights, expressing it through all her creative work. Aside from writing, she loves working on video essays for YouTube, sketching, and overanalyzing “One Piece.”

Cashmere Chillious – Copy Editor: Cashmere Chillious is a third-year writing and art history student, born and raised beachside in Tampa, Florida. Holding a smile at all times, Cashmere loves to spend her time writing, crocheting, and watching any movie possible. When she’s not, she’s curled up on a sunny patch napping!

Florence Kahuhu – Copy Editor: Florence “Flo” Kahuhu is a graduate writing student from Nairobi, Kenya. In
addition to writing, she is also an actor and dancer fluent in three languages. She enjoys reading, anime, the gym, and spontaneity. Flo is first and foremost a storyteller, and her focuses are fiction, non-fiction, and food and film journalism.

Julia Wood – Style Editor: Julia Wood is a fourth-year writing major at SCAD Atlanta. Her minor is in fashion journalism, and she currently interns as a fashion and beauty writer at EnVi Media. When she isn’t writing, you can find her at a cute café, a concert, or thrifting at your local Goodwill.

Nasir Harrison – Features Editor: Nasir Harrison is a freshman dramatic writing major from New Jersey, and he enjoys all things writing related. He is an aspiring musician and screenwriter, and he loves Jamaican food.

Adriana Colón – Multimedia Editor: Adriana N. Colón Negrón, a third-year graphic design student with a motion media minor, comes from beautiful Puerto Rico. Fueling her passion for collage and design history, she thrives on creating, collaborating, and immersing herself in campus life. But when it’s time to relax, she unleashes her creativity with her best friend, Ozzy the Yorkie, by her side, reading comics and putting playful outfits together.