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What Is Art Therapy?

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Art Therapy– A mental health profession that combines psychology with creative activities such as drawing and painting.  This is done to improve a person’s emotional, mental, and cognitive health. That’s the basic definition of this field, but we can go … Continue reading →

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Mental Health And Art

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

After talking about A.I. and art, I’ve come to an interesting segue.  May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  This is very important to me because I feel people ignore mental health all the time.  Not only that of other people, … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: The Future of Art

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m worried about the future of art.  If most, or all, forms of art are taken over by A.I. then humanity will lose something.  I mean the publicly shared stuff too.  Many people don’t try to make art as it … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on A.I. Authors

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve been on the fence about openly talking about A.I. at length because I wasn’t really sure where I stood.  I mean, I didn’t like that people were writing books over the course of a weekend with A.I. Came off … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Delivering Hope

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Everyone has their own opinion on this subject.  Some think you don’t need to get positive energy from others.  Some think it’s essential.  You have another group in the middle.  So, let’s open up the floor: How important is hope … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Giving Artists Hope

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

People might be wondering how to give an artist hope.  Here are some suggestions: Actually interact with their art.  Read their books, listen to their music, look at their paintings, etc. Give compliments even if you also want to give … Continue reading →

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Giving Hope To The Artist

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I feel like one of the hardest parts of being any type of artist is retaining ones hope in getting noticed.  Yes, I know many are going to rush to the comments to say that isn’t the point of making … Continue reading →

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Returning to Writing

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Last year I finished editing and started writing a new book for the first time in about 2 years or so.  It was kind of nerve-wracking because I had a lot of imposter syndrome and other flavors of doubt.  Still, … Continue reading →

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Steiner’s School Supply Store: Free Pencil For Every $100 Spent

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to my little store, which has all of your school supply needs.  We open near the end of the school year to help people get their shopping done before the summer.  Don’t worry because the magic lasts for a … Continue reading →

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National Creativity Day

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Seems like an important holiday to celebrate, especially for anyone trying to be artistic.  I don’t get to use my imagination as much as I used to, which hurts.  Maybe I’ll get back to it either one day or during … Continue reading →

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