At age 26, Roderick Russell already has been a philosophy instructor and a CryoTransport Technician. He also plays classical guitar. But now he makes his living -- a good one -- as a sword swallower, escape artist, certified hypnotist and "mentalist." With his closely cropped dark beard, glossed-back hair, lean build and French-cuffed shirts, he looks more like a Banana Republic model. But then, there's no "typical" look for someone who makes a living by inserting 24-inch-long blades into his esophagus.... Read more

Pollock had his canvasses. Christo has his desert landscapes. Andre the Giant has stickers. For her artwork, Yorini Undyantara chooses tooth tatts.... Read more

When Amy Pfeiffer was planning her wedding with Christian Carey last September, she wanted invitations that were a little out of the ordinary. Appropriately, the graphic designer for Ben & Jerry’s was looking for something whimsical and fun. Burlington artist Zoë Papas had just the right thing. That is, made the right thing.... Read more