Josh the Artist

Joshua lives in the world of sensation possibilities. He is keenly in tune with the way things look, taste, sound, feel and smell. He has a strong aesthetic appreciation for art, and he would love to be an artist in some form, because he is unusually gifted at creating and composing things which will strongly affect the senses. He has a strong set of values, which he'll strive to consistently meet in his life. Josh needs to feel as if he is living his life in accordance with what he feels is right, and will rebel against anything which conflicts with that goal.

Josh is quiet and reserved, and difficult to get to know well. He'll hold back his ideas and opinions except from those who he is closest to. He is usually kind, gentle and sensitive in his dealings with others. He's interested in contributing to people's sense of well-being and happiness, and will put a great deal of effort and energy into tasks which he believes in.

Josh has a strong affinity for aesthetics and beauty. Having a true appreciation for the beauties of nature. He is original and independent, and needs to have personal space. He values people who take the time to understand him, and who support him in pursuing his goals in his own, unique way. People who don't know him well may see his unique way of life as a sign of carefree light-heartedness, but Josh actually takes life very seriously, constantly gathering specific information and shifting it through his value system, in search for clarification and underlying meaning.

Josh is an action-oriented individual. Usually uncomfortable with theorizing concepts and ideas, unless he sees a practical application. He learns best in a "hands-on" environment, and consequently may become easily bored with the traditional teaching methods, which emphasize abstract thinking. He does not like impersonal analysis, and is uncomfortable with the idea of making decisions based strictly on logic. His strong value systems demand that decisions are evaluated against their subjective beliefs, rather than against some objective rules or laws.

Josh can be extremely perceptive and aware of others. He constantly gathers specific information about people, and seeks to discover what it means. Usually penetratingly accurate in his perceptions of others.
Josh is warm and sympathetic. He genuinely cares about people (despite what he says), and is strongly service-oriented in his desire to please. He has an unusually deep well of caring for those who are close to him, and is likely to show his love through actions, rather than words (or mumbles).

Josh has no desire to lead or control others, just as he has no desire to be led or controlled by others. He needs space and time alone to evaluate the circumstances of his life against his value system, and are likely to respect other people's needs for the same.
Josh does not give himself enough credit for the things which he does extremely well. His strong value systems can lead him to be intensely perfectionist, and cause him to judge himself with unnecessary harshness.

Joshua has many special gifts for the world, especially in the areas of creating artistic sensation, and selflessly serving others. Life is not easy for Josh, because he take life so seriously, but he has the tools to make his life and the lives of those close to them richly rewarding experiences.