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My name is Tony Nicholas, and some of you may know me as the ratbag from All The Young Dudes [Now Mephisto's Musings].  Visual Instincts, previously The Devil’s Playground has been some time coming, and I finally got my act together to start it.

Visual Instincts is my Art Space. It’s my culture laboratory. A breeding ground for ideas. Idea’s that can be expressed textually, visually and aurally.

If you have read, All The Young Dudes [Mephisto's Musings], then you will know that I am Deaf. I have set up this blog to write and talk about all things pertaining to the arts. Specifically, writing, producing, directing, music, theatre, literature, and the visual arts.

The intention behind this blog is to focus on the arts, and not be sidetracked by the usual deaf vs hearing politicking, or be dragged down by the cliched oral vs signing debates. I want to talk about writing, producing, directing, music, theatre, literature, photography and painting; and not just from a Deaf point of view [that is a given].

You will hear my voice as a writer and artist. You won’t find me using the word Deaf ad nauseum in this blog, my deafness is a given, and needs no further explanation or emphasis.

It may confuse you to hear a Deaf person speak of some of the things that I will write about, but that would be up to you, dear reader to seek understanding. My job is to tell the story. But hopefully, the journey will be a pleasant, educational and enjoyable one.

If you are wondering what is the significance of the blog title, that is a for a blog post to come.

But for now, this is a simple hello!