All is progressing perfectly with the event. I’m happy I kept it cozy, there’s always a lot of work that goes in behind the scenes, a select number of participants means it’s a joy for me 😀 I’ve been in … Continue reading Guest Bloggers WANTED – “Team Charisma World People” – UPDATE
‘Bout time I gave some others a shot. So I’m inviting select guest bloggers to write something for me.
Well I say write, I’m actually more interested in encouraging the minorities – artists, photographers, musicians and designers (et al) … as I consider myself more an all rounder than a writer, per se. So then, Introducing ….
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The trees are cut on one side so that they don’t overshadow neighbouring properties. These trees must be 75 feet tall and grow to form this … Continue reading Bike Stand Canopy Towerama
For – Rajiv, a photographer who likes to see what I can do in Photoshop … Here’s purple Zerba with a hint of Neon … Masterpiece, quite possibly not, but I’m in a silly mood today, so I don’t care … … Continue reading Purple Zebra
For – Eric, a cooler man and bigness of heart I’m sure I don’t recall knowing. Introduction Spinning plates with charisma is impossible. Don’t even try it, you might break some plates or you might strain your brain. What a dumb … Continue reading Spinning Plates With Charisma
For – an idiot of a woman, who’s not such an idiot really, actually probably smarter than me, if that’s possible. Hard to believe I know ! Introduction To foster happiness – Switch on the TV, go watch a movie, eat a … Continue reading Fostering Happiness
Today’s prompt – “Concise Writing” CONCISE WRITING I have a friend – Chris. He has a very busy job, ten people working for him. He’s “told me off” a couple of times for writing emails to him that are “too long”. … Continue reading Concise Writing – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Today’s prompt – “Making Friends With Yourself” MAKING FRIENDS WITH YOURSELF There’s only really one person you need to learn to make friends with. Look in the mirror and you’ll see that person. He or she is the only … Continue reading Making Friends With Yourself – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Today’s prompt – “Breathing” BREATHING David Blaine managed 45 days without food suspended in a plastic box near London’s Tower Bridge. I saw him when he emerged he was VERY vulnerable and weak, and in a very bad way. He’s since I … Continue reading Breathing – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Today’s prompt – “Vulnerability” VULNERABILITY This is a tough one for most people, I know this because it is for me. Please only publish your work IF YOU FEEL 100% COMFORTABLE TO DO SO. There’s no looking bad in my … Continue reading Vulnerability – Don Charisma’s Prompt
I photographed these outside a hotel. They are fairly striking even by Thai standards ! It’s a “Hugh Hefner-Orama”, you can make a tenuous connection if … Continue reading Thai Sculptures – “Hugh Hefner-Orama”
Here’s a run down of some of the responses from my “Compassion” prompt COMPASSION Response 1 – Writing MOM by Audrey Dawn – Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister Mr. Don Charisma’s Compassion Challenge: This one’s been a long time … Continue reading Compassion – Don Charisma’s Prompt – The Responses
Today’s prompt – “Compassion” COMPASSION Earlier today I posted about people who’d like to have some company, friends or just friendly acquaintances – “Lonely” – Don Charisma’s Opinion … No man is an island ! DO – Sit, walk, lay down, whichever is … Continue reading Compassion – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Always I love your writing Belinda, you are a true master wordsmith 🙂 Glad you enjoyed my prompt – https://doncharisma.org/2014/04/28/heart-don-charisma-s-prompt Cheers Don Comments and likes disabled Continue reading Rhythm Of The Rain
Love your watercolour Jenny – glad you enjoyed the heart prompt 🙂 https://doncharisma.org/2014/04/28/heart-don-charisma-s-prompt/ Cheers Don Comments and likes disabled Continue reading “Love One Another With Burning Hearts” (watercolor sketch)
Originally posted on Charlie Ann Alford:
Day Twenty Two’s prompt has been inspired by Don Charisma’s Art prompt: Paint; that spanned over two days. Day One https://doncharisma.org/2014/04/19/art-don-charisma-s-prompt/ was to draw a squiggle using paint program and Day Two was to colour/edit https://doncharisma.org/2014/04/20/paint-don-charismas-prompt/ so… Continue reading #NaPoWriMo Day TwentyTwo – “Church Windows”
Today’s prompt – “Heart” HEART Heart is the centre of emotional intelligence – the control centre. The heart doesn’t need you to do anything, so just let your heart do the work, all you have to do is be aware and keep … Continue reading Heart – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Thanks Jenny, you’ve very much embraced what I was getting at in my prompt, love the use of your words and images to express what you wanted to say 🙂 ( Jenny’s response to my Fear prompt – https://doncharisma.org/2014/04/24/fear-don-charisma-s-prompt/ ) Continue reading Hell On An Alternate String
Originally posted on Random things from G:
Seems like a pretty straight forward response to the prompt. Guys, you really want to get into these prompts. 1. Don Charisma – “Criticism is the breakfast of champions”. The original quote should read… Continue reading Insult – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Today’s prompt – “Insult” INSULT Just prior to going out for my evening walk I have a critic leave an insulting message on my blog. My grey matter sometimes takes a while to process insults, maybe I’m strange but I … Continue reading Insult – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Thought you guys might like to see the rather splendid grounds the Queen Victoria statue stand in. Taken at Royal Holloway University, UK © dannyboybroderick Continue reading Royal Holloway And Queen Victoria
Thanks for all those who took part, I think I got everyone who did. I’m sorry if I missed you, please make sure you backlink me and/or post the link to your work in the comments for the prompt post. … Continue reading Fear – Don Charisma’s Prompt – The Responses
Today’s prompt – “Fear” FEAR I went out for a walk, and something I was afraid to think about appeared. Often I brush it aside, which seems to magnify the effect. So try the opposite, let it in, be OK … Continue reading Fear – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Petar Meseldzija has kindly granted permission for me to use his painting on my blog. Thank you Peter, I’m very grateful, I hope that you do receive some traffic to your sites 🙂 I believe that a blog should be … Continue reading “Nudity In Art” – “St Georg And The Dragon” by Petar Meseldzija
It’s St George’s Day in the UK, which is where I’m from. I wanted to post a favourite painting of mine but it contains nudity. I even have the artist’s permission to post, he sent me a lovely email in … Continue reading “Nudity In Art” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Nice colours on this I’m calling a Jackie Chan-Orama, because he’s Asian and this was taken in Asia … Enjoy 🙂 Taken in Thailand (c) … Continue reading Ocean Sunset Panorama – “Jackie Chan-orama”
Caught this recently off my balcony, the sun breaking through is always pretty exciting … So I’m calling this a “Leonardo DiCaprio-orama” because isn’t he just like … Continue reading Sun Breaking Through The Clouds – “Leonardo DiCaprio-orama”
A beautiful tree sited at the Royal Holloway University, and from the main quad, a statue of Queen Victoria. Quite outstanding show of nature and from … Continue reading Great Trees And Great Queens
This one I’m calling an Obamaorama, to fit in with my celeb names vs Google season … The tenuous connection – this sunset really is a … Continue reading Rocky Beach Sunset Panorama Yellows – “Obamaorama”
The police were recently tracking down some criminals in my neighbourhood, making use of their helicopter. Little hope of escape when they get their big toys … Continue reading Helicopter Cloud Landing And Air Pioneers
I got demoted in English in school. They moved me down from the top class with Mrs-Stuck-Up-Fancy-Pants, into the class below. One’s first thought would be that that would be a denigration, how dare they move a genius like myself … Continue reading Art And Paint – Don Charisma’s Prompts – Conclusion
This young man truly embraced the idea, well done mr boxofbananas … I especially like the additional squiggles in the paint phase 🙂 Continue reading Don Charisma’s Art Response – Part 2
Jenny’s surpassed all my expectations with this lovely go at my prompt … http://jennydevildoll.wordpress.com/2014/04/20/philter-phreak/ Likes and comments disabled – please visit Jenny’s blog 🙂 Continue reading Paint – Don Charisma’s Prompt – jennydevildoll
Captured this one recently on the beachfront, it’s a “twisted” sculpture, with some seagulls on the top. I’m calling it a James Frano-orama, because he’s twisted … Continue reading Beach Sculpture – “James Franco-orama”
Originally posted on Breaking The Yo-Yo:
Don Charisma’s Prompt 2 So I did as instructed and this is day 2’s offering. Click on the link above… Continue reading Don Charisma’s Prompt 2
Close your eyes if you’re a psychiatrist or psychologist, Steve’s worried he may end up getting his head shrunk over this one … joking apart lovely … Continue reading Paint – Don Charisma’s Prompt…
This Thai lady statue stands close to one of my local banks. She looks quite stern, not sure if that’s intentional or not. I’m calling her … Continue reading Thai Lady Statue – “Madonna-orama”
Like that dude … the sun definitely got his hat on 🙂 Continue reading Art: Don Charisma’s Prompt – Part 2
Today’s prompt – “Paint” PAINT DO – Take your “squiggles” from yesterday’s art prompt and start to edit in your painting software. DO NOT think more than you need to, DO NOT plan. Pick any colours, the brighter and bolder … Continue reading Paint – Don Charisma’s Prompt
This prompt seemed pretty popular, does make me wonder what’s wrong with the writers, artists seem to be a lot more spontaneous … nevermind there’s always the next prompt ! I’ve reblogged the first responses that came through, there’s starting … Continue reading Art – Don Charisma’s Prompt (The “Artists”)
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