Gee whiz. I stated facts. You asked about him being an artist. How you arrived at carnival face painter I've no idea but it doesn't speak well of your reading comprehension skills. Regarding this man I'm not going to name drop.
He is a success doing what he is passionate about. I greatly respect that. Every man here should aspire to that.
His personality and character are what appeal to me over and above what he does. I think he's a great guy. I have high interest in him (and every man I consider for dating is both successful and good looking.)
The whole point of my original contribution to this thread is in line with what many have said:
Namely that an interested woman will be accessible and make dating simple.
I like this man. We have much in common, enjoy one another's company and he is not needy or desperate. He leaves me space to wonder but he does enough to display interest. He knows exactly what he is doing, which I appreciate. I do not s h i t test him. You see if a man is high enough caliber for me to date, you better believe I'm happy to date him and I defer and encourage and appreciate his leadership. I know what leadership looks like in a man.
If your inclination is to poke fun at that...go ahead. It's not some "halo effect", rather it's warmth & respect. It's good stuff. I recommend it.