Collectors Mail Bag – Old Time New York

Last month, i received a note from alison about my New York Collection: “Still waiting for Charles to turn out one of his 3D masterpieces of the old New York of somewhere in the nineteenth century. It would feature schooners, …

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Pori Jazz Festival Website

Now that the 2008 Pori Jazz Festival is over in Finland, they've started publicizing next year's festival. My mother was so excited to see the new Festival home page with my artwork on it. She's Finnish and can't wait to …

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Guest Blogger Sharon Connelly

Every so often, I will invite someone else to contribute to my blog. Today, you'll hear from Sharon Connelly from my publishing company. She's been with me for 11 years…–Charles Hello all – I am so glad that I have …

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Home Field Advantage/All Star Game Contest Winners!

Thanks to all who wrote in their opinions about Home Field Advantage and the All Star Game. Everyone had some great things to say either way! Congratulations to our winners: Jennifer Gertelman Carmen Velez Deborah Gula Jane Erickson Dr. Carol …

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Explore The Artwork

The Loss of Robert Rauschenberg

I know i'm a little late commenting on the death of the great Robert Rauschenberg, but someone mentioned his name to me today and it got me thinking…His death in May was a big loss to the art community. He …

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Sam Katz Morphs into Cat Lauer

I was recently asked by NBC to create two cartoons titled “Where in the World is Cat Lauer?”. The cartoons are loosely based on the Sam Katz character I illustrated for Frank and Vida Radice's children's pop-up book “Sam Katz …

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Home Field Advantage for World Series

In our last E-Newsletter, we asked for your opinions about the fact that the All-Star Game determines the home field advantage for the World Series. Personally, I'm torn. I think the old way worked just fine…alternating years between the American …

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A Cool Night with Some Cool People

I promise, this is my last blog about the All-Star Game, but it was such an incredible week. I was lucky to be invited to MLB Commissioner Bud Selig's suite to watch the game and sign some posters for his …

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