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Colorful Journeys into
a New World

Orange alien character holding a glowing, magical torch with sparkling energy trails.

by Charles P. Moore is illustrated with his breathtaking paintings that transport readers into a whimsical adventure. Full of fantastical creatures, this heartwarming journey features two unlikely companions whose pasts and futures entwine in the magical continuum that links all of life. Their epic quest to find their place among the powerful guardians who protect their beloved planet will engage readers of all ages. Evoking shades of The Hobbit, this tale is a celebration of kinship, courage, and the enduring power of hope. The story resonates deeply in today’s world.

The Book

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"Richly imagined landscape. A gentle cautionary tale to remind us of what’s important …working together to look after our world and its creatures."

—Cathy Oxley, teacher, librarian: Australia.

Colorful Journeys into A New World

“With its enchanting illustrations, and its story of a kind hero’s journey…this lovely book will engage the imagination of your child and your child-within. It is an antidote for our times. Highly recommended.”

—Paul Read, husband, father, gardener.

"I love the fable-like quality of this story, Wow! What an amazing book! A true original. So imaginative and passionate. You've really created your own world of dreams and folklore. Each story is a little myth, full of miracles and human warmth and love for the natural world. The art is just transcendent. Absolutely beautiful…”

—Jake Roberts, creator of Gorogoa

“Your book’s message of resilience, hope, friendship, love, and family and above all kindness is so important today. I deeply embraced: 'The quality of a person's character is determined by their actions', so true."

—Rhonda Kravitz, MSLS, DPA Dean Emerita, Sacramento City College, CEO ALIANZA

When the world grows dim, the faintest of glimmers can reignite the spirit and lighten the heart.

What happens when a rare, elusive being, who rescues others in their darkest hour, crosses paths with a kind man on a perilous journey? Sparks fly as these two unlikely companions travel through an enchanting realm illuminated by the breathtaking paintings of the author. Their pasts and futures collide in extraordinary adventures that both challenge and define them. Surreal landscapes brimming with fantastical creatures embolden them as they explore the dynamic continuum that linkks all of life. Will they overcome insurmountable odds to find a place among the powerful guardians who protect their beloved planet? This timely book, a heartwarming celebration of kinship, courage and the enduring power of hope, resonates deeply in today’s world. It will spark the imagination of readers of all ages.

The Art

Featuring over sixty original paintings, representing well over a half century of the author’s works, the art gives life to spirited characters and their vibrant world. A sensory delight, it captivates the imagination of young and old.

"What unique and mesmerizing paintings!"

—Sally Wagner, Ph.D.

"The artwork in this storybook is nothing less than other-worldly-beyond-marvelous! Colorful Journeys...would make for a wonderful series…"

—Hank Rosenfeld, Author of The Jive 95 and The Wicked Wit Of The West

"I adore the whimsical and surreal style showcased in the artworks, how the fantastical and the natural world coalesce harmoniously into something altogether both magical and logical. A pleasure to read and behold!"

—Kelly Donath, Student, Cypress College

"A treasure trove of visionary artworks, each one a dreamscape that seems to dance with its own peculiar life."

—Jake Roberts, creator of Gorogoa

Evolution

Revolution

Appearing on page five of Colorful Journeys into a New World, this painting below embodies two different artworks. Mounted on a bracket, it rotates 180 degrees to achieve this effect.Evolution features a fish like creature leaving the ocean to begin its journey on land. When turned upside down, Revolution depicts a large catlike creature perched on the helmet of a warrior, ready to leap into the face of an opponent. The concept came from reading about how creatures like elephants,pigs, birds of prey, horses and angry bees participated in ancient battles. In some cultures, revered animals were believed to invoke divine protection in battle while providing a unique tactical advantage. This particular endeavor was challenging in that it required that I continually turn the canvas over to ensure that both paintings flourished in the midst of my creative chaos.

The Author

I picked up most of my bad habits in my teens, including art, music and woodworking. Recently finding a scrap of paper on which I had jotted a rudimentary storyline, I realized my paintings were the real story. CJINW emerged from pigment and brush stroke, plays of shadows and light, wild flights of imagination, and revelations about what’s really important in life.

Are the adventures in CJINW based on your life?

There’s a bit of me in all of them. Some are representational and others are pure flights of fancy.

How do you come up with the ideas for paintings?

I have a truly magical muse, I’ll quote the CJINW… “Nature is always my inspiration. Ideas come in many ways: sometimes after a night of especially vivid dreams, in a quiet meadow of wildflowers, or in crashing waves at that magical moment just before sunset.”

Will you write another book?

Again I’ll quote the book “…One day, I’ll show you my latest paintings, which may lead us on many new colorful journeys.”