anthropomorphism. wind-up toys. puppets. mechanisms. metaphor. performative sculpture. portraiture. metalwork. toys. clocks. symbols. hearts. arrows. maps. mechanical drawings/blueprints. paint. color. anatomical illustration and wax models. diagrams and learning aids. religious iconography. bodies. psychology. understanding passions and how they conflict. philosophy. ideas. ideals. total honesty. community. intimacy in communication. touch. physicality. materials. making things. having convictions. authenticity. prose. learning. telling/showing people how you value them because no-one really knows it or believes it and self-worth must be taught. resolving the functions of social systems and self. morality. not judging. integrity, words. images. meaning. intent. action. movement. fun. FUN.
people who see that personal responsibility and respect for others grease the wheels of society. all those who think this is an impediment to fun rather than the foundation of goodwill can go FUCK themselves. think about it.
always undergoing revision. some styles: various post-punk/no wave, new wave (80's), indie/shoegaze/britpop, garage, (mod)/soul/funk/old r&b/motown, oldies, folk, some reggae/dancehall, some jazz, metal, prog, generally speaking, things that tend to the quirky or unexpected. melodic, energetic. i'm a big fan of pianos/keys and rhythm. not real big into vemale vocalists - i'm WAY picky about vocals. things grow on me.
LOTS. esp.: cohen brothers, wes anderson, terry gilliam, etc.
pbs
many and often.
untapped potential