Sci fi, animated, comedy, action adventure, horror. Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, Twilight, Ben Hur, Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon, Pirates of the Caribbean, Animal House, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Up in Smoke, Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal, The Princess Bride, The Replacements, A Knights Tale, The War Room, The Bible (mini series on DVD) and many more.

Country, Rock and Roll, Jazz, Blues and some classical. Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Eagles, CCR, Bad Company, Willy Nelson, Nickleback, Three Doors Down, James Mark Gulley, many more.

Too many to mention. I love Michael Crichton, J.R.R. Tolkien, Lin Carter, Robert E. Howard, L. Sprague De Camp, Stephanie Meyers, Ann Rice, Stephen King, Tom Clancey, Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain and many others. Current series is Tolkien

Writing, reading, painting, drawing, playing guitar and keyboard, watching tv and movies. Can sleeping be considered a hobby too? Laughs.

To many to mention.

Lots of different things but mostly I'm trying to avoid being too close to that bucket just in case because I don't want to kick it by accident.

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Hi, I'm Jim. I'm an artist and writer living in Texas just looking to make some new friends. I'm divorced, no.children. I'm a nice guy, honestly. I'll be posting some of my art and writings from time to time. I like to watch movies, some TV shows and hang out with friends. I just thought I'd give this site a try. Feel free to add me. I love meeting people.

How I got started doing art

When I was about 3 years old, my parents use to go hang out at a local bar with some friends every weekend (or so). The bar was just down the street and was called "Kirk's Moose head Lodge". It was named this because of a big stuff moose head that hung above the bar. Being 3, I was fascinated by it because (up to that time) I had never seen one that close, much less anything that big in my life. To give me something to do to occupy my time while they "partied" with their friends, my parents would bring along a sketch pad or writing tablet and some pencils and I would draw that ol' moose head from all over the room. And after a time I actually got a little better and had more control. Mine is (it seems) a natural talent, but practice makes perfect, so after weeks and months of going to this place, and drawing this moose head, I eventually got pretty good. (I eventually got tired of the moose head and moved onto other things there at the bar, like the tables, and the jukebox, an such). But I remember being about 4 or so, and having a bunch of other kids there (because my parents weren't the only ones who brought their kids), standing around my table watching me as I drew. I remember their interest and questions and such. I loved the attention I got from the kids and doing the art. (Quite honestly, I felt special). And I remember one kid asking me what I wanted to be when I grew up and I proclaimed right there and then (at age 4) that I was gonna be an artist, and I've been one ever since. Of course, it's never been about the "attention" that I create today, it has always been about the artistic journey. To me, the very act of creating is the most important thing. Not the outcome. In every piece that I create (at least those that aren't strictly commissioned works) I'm always trying to push myself as an artist in some area. Sometimes when I am inspired I simply must create! I have no choice in the matter. Sometimes it's because I want to expand on an idea or concept. Sometimes a funny thought pops into my head. What ever the reason behind the art, it is the art itself, not the outcome or what kind of approval it will get, that carries it and me through the artistic journey. And honestly, most of my stuff is for my own personal enjoyment anyways. Most of it is symbolic, and a lot of people don't always get it. That's okay. (If any one cares, all they have to do is ask, and I'll explain about anything that I've done. Or anything about myself. I'm very accessible and easy to approach and like talking to people about a variety of things. But I digress). The point is, is that the art is for the art's sake alone. Not for any "attention" that it gets. I hope people like my work and that it stands on it's own. I hope also that they like me. But if they don't, I can't change their opinion on either one of these counts. The artwork, like myself, is what it is. It is the journey, not the destination...

I'm ultimately a believer and try my best to be a good guy and love others the way my spirit tells me. I'm very accessible and open minded and love talking to people. I'm here for my friends and to share a laugh and a smile. I believe everyone has a story to tell. I'd love to hear yours.

Intelligent people who are nice, creative types, a good sense of humor, the ability to be open minded and flexible. Someone who makes me feel comfortable being around.

A good smile means a lot to me. And laughter. One of the most amazing things if you think about it : No matter what country you are from or what language you speak, everyone understands a smile, a hug and laughter which are universal.

Pushy arrogant types, mean ill spirited people, hate filled types. Life is too short for that. We are meant to help and love one another, not be selfish or rude or mean.

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