A Longer Introduction

 Greetings and salutations. In this post i'm going to let you in on some of my interests and a few things that shape me as an individual. I grew up near the Smokey Mountains, spending most of my time with books, TV, and an overactive imagination. Some of my favorite shows growing up was the original Teen Titans, Avatar the Last Air Bender, and any/everything Scooby Doo related. Currently I am a big fan of Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World and Star Trek: The Original Series. I collect hobbies like Pokemon cards, some of which include hiking, painting, cooking Asian food, jazz singing, reading, and collecting antiques. I just started picking up the electric guitar, but so far all I can play is "Seven Nation Army" on the E string. I am a huge nerd for ancient history and archaeology, and could tell you about ten facts you never wanted to know off the top of my head. Below is one of my favorite pictures from one of the walks that I often take to release my existential dread and look at the pretty trees.

As far as the arts are concerned, I don't think that I have encountered a form that I did't like. Music is one of my favorite things on God's green earth. I listen to almost any genre from rap to classical to doom metal depending on my mood. Some things that creatively inspire me include but are not limited to: surrealism, Gothic architecture, folklore/mythology, the woods, and 70s disco (I don't make the rules). Here is the YouTube Channel of one of my current favorite artists if you'd like to check him out.  I mostly paint with acrylics myself, but I have been known to sketch on the occasion. Eventually I would like to get more into graphic art and sculpting. Below is my sketch of Danny DeVito that I am particularly proud of. Farewell and until next time!