About
In March 2009 I suffered a severe stroke. This left me unable to use my right hand, which was my dominant hand. I was in a wheelchair for 12 months until I learnt to walk again.
In Dec 2012 my wife and I went on a cruise, which as part of the on-board entertainment offered a 10 day water colour painting course. I decided to take part by attempting to use my left hand. On returning home I continued to paint, changing from Water colour to Acrylics and then finally to Oils.
Over the next few years, with the help of You Tube and Sky Arts, I have continued to learn and improve my new found skill. Having had no previous experience in painting, it has been quite a steep learning curve but one which I enjoy immensely and has also helped in my rehabilitation..
8 comments
Just wow. What a story. What a journey and what incredible work. I love the individual souls that come through in your Portrait work. Very special and so inspirational.
Thank you for sharing such an inspiring story! Your art is so beautiful and it is amazing to think
that it is all created with your non- dominant hand! Art always brings out the best in people,
and your work is no exception. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for that John. Nice of you to view my work.
PUKKA STUFF, IAN!
Stunning work!