The Origin of the Hatchet Wielding Girl

It was a stormy day in the old ruins of Fiesole near Florence, Italy when I, a lone art student from the United States, found the handle of an awesome old hatchet sticking out from the ground. I went to grasp the handle of the weapon (because seriously, this would be cool to take home!) and pulled it from the earth at the same time a clash of lightning and thunder sounded. Rain poured from the sky and began to drench my clothing. I looked up, cursing the gods. I think Zeus was deeply offended, thus is why he threw a lightning bolt into my eye.

I fell to the ground as smoke rose off of my heated body like freshly baked cookies.

When I awoke, there was the prettiest man I had ever seen before me. His *cough* HER name was Rococo and she was a fabulous drag queen/seer/psychic who had been walking her cat in the ruins when she witnessed the whole event. She gave me a panini and some Italian Orange soda (because she knew that was my favorite) and told me that the hatchet I had pulled from the ground posessed great powers.

It took a while for me to realize that my left eye was completely off. I've always had bad vision in that eye, but jeez! I was seeing  Rococo glowing a pleasant pink shade and her cat, which was on the counter eating her soup, a sinister red glow. Rococo explained to me with her Adam;s apple lulling up and down that my left eye was gifted with the ability to tell good from evil by the use of colors, much like a mood ring. It gave a new meaning to the Beach Boys' song "Good Vibrations".

I learned a lot from Rococo during my last few weeks in Italy. I was able to repair and clean up the hatchet (for some hefty euros!), as well as learn how to put on cool eye make up. Rococo helped me to make a crime fighting outfit with some of her left over spandex and as I was ready to board my plane, she gave me an eye patch to wear whenever I didn't want to use my power. We hugged, we cried, and I sadly left Rococo with the promise of returning to see her in person. Luckily, she has skype!


Coming back to California with a new outfit and super moves only a ninja drag Queen could teach me, I made a resolution to help stop social injustice and inequality in the Central Valley! =)


I am NeuroHatchet, KACHAAAAAAAAH!

Neurohatchet's True Identity

Gasp! The true identity of the blue haired, weapon wielding heroine of the night is none other than Christine Overby! Yes, it's hard to believe, but I think everyone has a super power and a calling in life to do something great with that power. I am double majoring in Art and English at the cozy CSU Stanislaus. When I am not qucking at ducks, working in the studio, or doing insane amounts of reading, I am fighting injustices on the streets of Modesto. I love the company of my friends, family, and badass sidekick Boo.

I love writing stories, designing characters, painting, and all around just being creative. I'm very excited for this class because I get to do just that. I think that the Arts help to make the world a better place, whether you interpret the arts through nature, the human mind & experience, or just by what aesthetically pleases your being. Currently I am working on pieces that discuss gender, sexuality, feminism, folklore, dreams, and fear.

In the future I hope to publish a novel that I have been working on for years discussing all the six topics above I include in my artwork. I hope to have an awesome journey in life where I can meet many wonderful inspiring people along the way. I believe you should make the most of your life and take the time to learn about other places and peoples, to travel, and to take in Nature in its purest forms. =)