cover | Lillian Nelson
Distorted Tiger (pastel) Lillian Nelson, winner of The Monthly’s Fifth Annual Cover Contest, graces this issue’s cover with an art class assignment she did while a sophomore at Piedmont High School. Nelson, 16, who maintains a rigorous gymnastics practice, says she’s also committed to continuing her art through high school. For more information on Nelson and the other winners, see page 35. Local artist Bert Monroy will present awards to this year’s top three and honorable mention winners at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 22 at Amsterdam Art, 1013 University Avenue, Berkeley. The ceremony is open to the public.
