Tolkyes

James McCarthy

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About Tolkyes

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Artist // Professional // Traditional Art

Sep 12, 1956
United States
Deviant for 13 years
www.surrealseasons.webs.com
He / Him

My Bio

I grew up with a taste for sci-fi and fantasy but the beauty of nature (especially Winter and the other seasons) has always moved me.
Music inspires me to paint, especially "mindscape' music, such as prog rock, psychedelic music, classical, new age and medieval music.
Places from my childhood memories or places that I see in and around my neighborhood influence some of the landscapes in my paintings, as well.

Favourite Visual Artist

Heironymous Bosch

Favourite Movies

"Casa Blanca", "It's a Gift", "Sons of the Desert", "Fantastic Planet".

Favourite TV Shows

The original "Star Trek", several of the 'Adult Swim' cartoons, "Monty Python's Flying Circus".

Favourite Bands / Musical Artists

Old Yes, ELP, King Crimson, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Tangerine Dream, Mike Oldfield, Beatles. Also, spacey New Age, pychedelic (old and new), medieval music, some classical and current prog rock/psychedelic or medieval groups like Faun and Porcupine Tree.

Favourite Books

"The Hobbit" & "LOTR Trilogy", "The Foundation Trilogy", "The Wind in the Willows", "A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy".

Favourite Writers

J.R.R.Tolkien, Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, the 19th century Transcendentalist poets.

Favourite Games

American football.

Favourite Gaming Platform

I don't play video games (not really my generation).

Tools of the Trade

Oil paint on canvas with small brushes. Occasionally, pens and pencils.

Other Interests

Besides art and music- science (particularly astronomy) and nature.

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Tolkyes

Nov 6, 2021

Now available at CafePress: https://www.cafepress.com/cp/customize/product2.aspx?clear=true&number=858188170

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Tolkyes

Aug 15, 2021

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If you want to reach me by email: surrealseasons13@gmail.com

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Tolkyes

Oct 22, 2019

I have a feature in Surrealism Today Magazine. https://surrealismtoday.com/james-mccarthy/

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Eysescope

Oct 15, 2022

Your gallery really pleased me with its surreal side, sometimes intriguing, always surprising. I find it difficult to share with surrealists, there are few of them.

MatthieuLacrosse

Sep 13, 2022

Happy Birthday You are an especially clever and knowledgeable person. Your intuition is powerful, and you’re able to quickly size up a situation or person. Others frequently turn to you for your wise and unique advice. You’re generous with your time and energy, always willing to help out those who really need it. Still, you are not a pushover and although you don’t need much of it, you do appreciate gratitude. Famous people born today: Maurice Chevalier, Emmy Rossum, Rachel Ward, Peter Scolari, Barry White, Jason Statham, Richard Jordan Gatling, Jesse Owens, Eiji Toyoda, Irène Joliot-Curie, Hans Zimmer, Ryan Potter, Louis C.K., Paul Walker, Yao Ming, Ruben Studdard, & Jennifer Hudson