A Different "Type" of Art

With ever changing technology it's easy to forget where we started.  In this case, I'm referring to the typewriter.  When one thinks of a typewriter you might think of creating or filling in documents and the challenges of correcting mistakes.

What about using it for art?

 

A colleague of mine shared a video with me a while ago.  I found it inspiring.  We all have different abilities.  The most important thing is to do our best at whatever we attempt; and never give up on ourselves.  You never know who might be touched by your work, actions, or words.      

The artist, Paul Smith, featured in this video had cerebral palsy. Despite the physical challenges, he created beautifully detailed artwork using only a typewriter. 

Paul Smith (September 21, 1921 – June 25, 2007) American Typewriter Artist

 

Making a Difference through Art

I found this story very inspiring and wanted to share it. 

Jeffrey Owen Hanson is a young artist and philanthropist.  Although he faces some challenges with a learning disability and vision impairment due to tumors on the optic nerve, he works to make a difference in the lives of others.   Jeffrey creates art and sells it to benefit organizations that are important to him. 

Check out these videos:




He also has a website:  http://www.jeffreyowenhanson.com/theartist.html