Tag Archives: artists

Revisit: The Next . . .

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Published on December 19th, 2012, this is a very important post.  One that I wish I remembered before today since I think it holds even more true today.  We keep looking for the ‘next’ person to take the mantle of … Continue reading →

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The Muses: Still Inspiring Humanity Today?

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

I was originally going to do a ‘Muse Shop’ post, but I got to thinking about the actual Muses.  People use the term a lot, but it ends up being for a personalized, nameless figure instead of a specific being.  … Continue reading →

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Music Inspired Post: Taking the Risk

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

‘Get Up’ by Shinedown actually started playing while I was writing Monday’s post.  I put it here since the topic it made me think of fit more as a finale.  Hope people have been enjoying this experiment. I think this … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Being Critical

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Maybe I’m wrong or I just wander to the wrong sites.  Still, it feels like people are much more critical of art than they were even a few years ago.  Things are torn apart and insulted before they’re fully released.  … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Wacky World of Writing

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

The unexpected can happen when you’re writing.  Minor characters can rise to main cast while big events can fade away.  No matter how much you plan, things can make a wrong turn without warning.  So let’s share our wacky experiences: … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Artists and Society

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I know I said I’d stick to Halloween stuff, but this is a topic that’s been on my mind.  In fact, I had a rant planned and opted not to do it because I’ve done it before.  Though I will … Continue reading →

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Why They Write

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Sorry!  I totally forgot that I was going to list people’s answers and reasons to Monday’s question.  Please check out the blogs and published works of everyone: “I’m on board with most of that but I write poetry and know … Continue reading →

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Call to Kickstarter: The Undone #1

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

A friend of mine, Michael Dolce, has launched a KICKSTARTER campaign to fund his newest comic project: Rewind your life…24 Hours At A Time. What if you could rewind time? Get a do-over whenever you wanted? Would you use your … Continue reading →

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Calling All Artists! Calling All Artists!

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Do I have your attention? I’m writing to let all authors, poets, musicians, painters, and any artist types that I forgot! The Community Storyboard is a new and exciting blog where you can submit your work and have it showcased.  … Continue reading →

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A Possible Contest for Artists

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Long ago I came up with an idea.  This is before I jumped on the blog-o-sphere and was a simple dreamy-eyed, whiskey-drinking aspiring author editing his finished books.  The idea stemmed from the fact that I can’t draw.  The rules … Continue reading →

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