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Tag Archives: Creative arts
Call Me Obi-Wan Simmons
“…. there is hope for the future. I have met them and they work.” Oh, what a fortunate man am I. The road from where I come to where I’m going has been ripe with as many ruts and stones … Continue reading
Posted in Whats On My Mind
Tagged Comics, Creative arts, imagination, inspiration, kids, teaching arts, writers
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Tell The Damn Story #133: In Creating Characters It’s Hard To Get Better Than Olmos
Today, Alex and Chris turn to veteran actor Edward James Olmos for wisdom and guidance when it comes to contributing to story. At least they do in the second half of this episode. In Part One, they talk about what … Continue reading
Tell The Damn Story #130: How Do You Tell This Story? Dance, Sing, Draw, Write!
We’re two days early! Yes we are! In light of the quickly escalating coronavirus, Alex and Chris discuss social distancing and the hardships and blessings that presents to creatives. Ideas and opinions abound and we are interested in what you … Continue reading
Tell The Damn Story #87: WHAT MUST WE DO FOR OUT ART?
Returning tired and inspired from a weekend comic con in Philadelphia, co-host Alex Simmons goes solo for this episode. His time at the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention left him with many thoughts about artists, choices, life and … Continue reading
Tell The Damn Story, Unplugged: Trials of An Eisner Judge
Host Chris Ryan interviews co-host Alex Simmons while Alex is in San Diego as a judge for the comic industry’s prestigeous Eisener Awards. Click here. Recorded Sunday, April 14th TTDS Hosts:
Posted in Tell The Damn Story (Satellite)
Tagged art, authors, blogging, Comics, Creative arts, DC Comics, Education, Freelance, graphic novels, hero, imagination, inspiration, inspire, kids, thinking, writing
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What Makes A Character ICONIC?
Posted in Method To My Creative Madness
Tagged Batman, calvin and hobbes, characters, Comics, Creative arts, films, hero, imagination, inspire, james bond, Lessons, reading, thinking, writers, writing
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What’s the Right Question?
In trying to decide what artistic arena to pursue, what is the right question to ask? Click here for my answer.
Posted in Method To My Creative Madness
Tagged art, artists, being creative, career, Creative arts, Education, Freelance, imagination, inspiration, inspire, teach, thinking, writer's block, writers, Youth
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