7:47PM Home Moses and Harlo had their first tournament today and won first and second place in their divisions! To say the least I was a beaming teacher and was very happy. Also, I enjoyed doing a demo with Ploo even if she hit me in the knee and knuckle with her stick. But it was fine, all part of it. Went out with her for Chinese food afterword. I still have a residual stomach ache from how nervous I was. I think the boys are ready to compete again! 11:53PM Home Working on Fluxus type scores for performers and making mailart. Considering writing longer scores for the Peanut to do something with. Will she be interested? I can't believe it but I am feeling a sore throat coming on again!!! I will not get sick after I just got better!

9:53PM Home Three hours of classes that I barely got through owing to not eating too much, but I got through it okay. In the invitation class I taught Empi, Flying Swallow, Leipow short form, and some stick work. My first competition tomorrow! Moses is very excited and is pushing himself. Bought some blank cd's and paper sleeves for my field recordings. Other than that not too much going on. Spent the day with Ploo, talked to the peanut last night but she was tired and gloomy. Reading about Harry Smith and Jack Smith again. Needing influences like that as I get poorer and more determined to keep doing the things I love.

11:42 PM Home Started my Wing Chun class tonight. Was two hours but it was a pleasant two hours...except at the end when my solar plexus took a beating. I still feel nauseated! Haven't done any painting but I have been drawing a lot. They look erotic to me but maybe most people will not see it...but what do I know? Spent the day with LG taking pictures but talking about girls more.

Homage to Japan

acrylic, paper, and cardboard on canvas 30"x40" 2011 This is made to be auctioned off for the relief effort in Japan. 100% of the proceeds will be given to charity in the highest bidders name. I will end the auction on 4/21/2011 and it will go to the highest bidder. Bidding starts at $150.00 USD. Thank you!

12:28 AM Home Much to my surprise, at the end of last year I was contacted by someone wanting to do a brief interview and article about me. Since I never do such things I was very happy to oblige their interest in me. Then I hesitated for a month. What on Earth could I possibly say that is interesting? Well, not too much but I decided to move forward and grant them a little insight into my brain and its self-imposed working methods. I am unsure if any of it comes across in this article but I am very happy about it and have decided to share it. I hope it is enjoyable for anyone that reads it. Go here: http://urbanpaintbrush.com/featured/1597/jimmy-mccullough -Jimmy McCullough SF 1-31-2011