RUGGED GOOD LOOKS ENHANCE BOYISH CHARM

I think on-line dating should be called "On-line Meeting". I think that you can't really get know someone just by there profile. If two people are interested after messaging back and forth- they NEED to get TOGETHER! and then see where things go from there. Who has time for pen-pals?

I am Creative and Fun. Always up for an adventure! Always looking for the funny-side of life (I know how to laugh at myself). There HAS to be that "physical attraction and chemistry" (you know- that "ZING!") For BOTH before anything else can happen and go to the next level... I'm a eternal optimist and I have a lot of love to share.

As an artist I love to paint, draw, write and design. The CREATIVE PROCESS is one of my great passions in life. I have owned my own design firm since 1996. I love the creative process and my work. Making a living doing what you LOVE isn't 'work' - It is SUCCESS!

My chronological age sucks! I can't accept that I am THAT old! I STILL feel (and look?) like I'm 30.

Doing Art: painting drawing, writing, designing. Play guitar. Go on adventures. Play with my kids. Loving and laughing through it all. After I tuck the the kids in, I might sip on a cold Leinnie- work on a painting. Summer: Pools w/Kids. Festivals. Winter: Ski & Tube, constructing snow people.

my job: Creative Director/Business Owner/Fine Artist/Fool (In Sioux Falls? - you've probably seen my work)

Consecrating words and pictures into communication.

Converting sugar into carbohydrates. zoom-zoom.

buzzing unobtrusively.

Visualizing the impossible.

Dreaming it and doing it.

Not knowing limitations

watching constellations move across the sky

I get a lot of comments about my eyes.
And my smile...

Energy. Pure energy.
gusto |ˈgəstō|
noun ( pl. -tos or -toes)
1: enjoyment or vigor in doing something; zest : 'he sang it with gusto.'
• [in sing. ] archaic a relish or liking : 'he had a particular gusto for those sort of performances.'
2: archaic style of artistic execution.

Book: Wild At Heart by John Eldredge - I'm learning how to be the man God made to be! Currently reading The George Carlin Letters.
Movies: Big Fish, Forest Gump, 500 Days of Summer, Yes Man, Beautiful Girls, Avatar, The Time Travellers Wife, It's Kind of a Funny Story, Little Big Man... to name but a few
classics: North by Northwest, American Graffiti... among many others...
Music: Don't even get me started! All. I'm a music SNOB- but the more I know, the more I know I don't know... From ABBA to The Zombies." Surf, Reggae, Ska, Alt, Punk, Rock, Texas Swing, Rocksteady, rockabilly, Swedish Surf... I think you get the idea. Favorite groups are bands on the fringe of underground • In no particular order: The Lumineers, Slightly Stoopid, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Dropkick Murphys, SUBLIME! Pepper, Passion Pit, My Morning Jacket, Atomic Mosquitoes, Calexico, The Ziggens, Jack Johnson, Me First & The Gimme Gimmes, Hepcat, Girl Talk, MGMT, Eddie Spaghetti, Bran Van 3000, Death Cab For Cutie, Aqualads, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Okkervil River, Jason Mraz, Choir Of Young Believers, New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble, Kicksville, Pressure Cooker, Mute Math, Mike Scott & The Waterboys, The Hives, Black-Eyed Peas, Justin Bieber (yes, I'm a true Belieber!!) John Mayer, Everything But The Girl, Fastball, Patty Griffin, Romantica, Hayes Carll, Mumford & Sons, The Avett Bros. ... so many, many more.
I also like "mainstream" stuff too.

In no particular order:
Art
The sound of a cat purring
Music
Love
Thai Red Curry
The warmth and language of a kiss
Laughter
Roadtrips in the summer
a beach (anywhere)
an ice-cold beer on a summer evening

The Creative Process
Love
Why people around the world can't stop fighting and love one another.
Why it is taking so long for you to find me!
Philosophical mind-melts

preparing for Saturday's BIG adventure.

Working on my latest art project. painting, drawing, designing...
...maybe have a few beers with friends.

There's no such thing as a 'typical' Friday night.

I laugh in my sleep.

Guilty Pleasures:
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
'70's soft Rock: Hall & Oates, Seals & Crofts, Jim Croce... etc.
Owl City and Nevershoutnever!
The first three KISS albums.
The Faces
I love Cap'n Crunch (until the roof of my mouth starts to bleed)

Sometimes I like to smoke when I'm painting or drawing. Maybe I should take up the pipe like Norman Rockwell...
I know it's an unhealthy disgusting habit I hope to be rid of soon.
I hope that this isn't a "deal-breaker" for you.

...you think this process should be about finding someone interesting and then MEETING them.
...you aren't 'afraid' to contact me.
...you aren't a phony PT. I have no time for stupid games and I don't want/need a sexy pen-pal.

ONLY IF - you are geographically within the possibility of a physical connection. Let's be real about this. I'm not getting on a plane to see you. And neither are you.

I will usually reply - ONLY if you have a photo on your profile!