Innocence Blog

I am happy to present to you an Escape into Life double-issue filled with all sorts of goodies. This month Simon Karter joined the team as a fiction writer. In this issue, you'll read one of his short stories and there are more to come in future issues. We also have two outstanding art essays, one by Tony Thomas on the history of the art museum, and the other by David Maclagan, on the history of the doodle.

I also met with a new development team in Chicago. Our goal is to integrate the thriving publication with a marketplace for original drawings and prints. The store and auction on Escape into Life will be curated, and there will be a place for reviews and ratings of the work.

The Art Museum and its Origins . . . Tony Thomas shares a wealth of information about the beginnings of the art museum and its evolution into what we know today.

Everything is Changing. . . Simon Karter is an excellent fiction writer. This story demonstrates his enormous talents.

Poetry by Nicelle Davis . . . Nicelle Davis's work is very powerful. She also runs a free online poetry workshop.

Knud Merrild: An Introduction . . . Stephen Pain discusses the life and work of Danish artist Knud Merrild who is known for his "flux" technique.

Beyond the Doodle . . . David Maclagan tells us that the "doodle is in fact an invention." A thought-provoking study of the doodle and its origins.

Celebrating the Art of the Doodle: 20 Awesome Doodles . . . This is a companion piece to David's essay. I've collected some of the most interesting doodles I could find.

25 Spellbinding Collages . . . Part of the "showcase" series that displays remarkable art from around the internet.

What is Escape into Life?

EIL is a publication based on the concept of citizen journalism. The goal is to create a journal of poetry, essays, and art from writers who are already publishing on the Web and who would like to gain more exposure to their blogs. The artists we feature are the very best we can find, and the writers have a background in writing and a passion for the arts.

More information here