"I let my imagination run wild to create a freewheeling world," he said. "I draw with an instinct, not from keen observations," he added, noting he does not stroll in the street or mix with people a lot.
When creating his Turning Left, Turning Right book, Jimmy said he got the story idea when pondering about his next door neighbor, whom he had never met.
With his increasing fame, Jimmy has faced questions about the Western-style of his drawings. His characters often live in Western-style cities.
"Chinese reporters asked why I have Catholic nuns in my books instead of Buddhist monks," he said.
He admits that he is not drawn to Oriental art. He likes Italian food and his closets have only Western suits.
"Let artists do what they are best at, be it Oriental or European," he said.
On the Net: Jimmy's Web site: http://www.Jimmyspa.com
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