British Artist Who Has Autism Draws Entire Cities From Memory

[sheshe2]

This Autism Awareness Month, familiarize yourself with this gifted artist.




Stephen Wiltshire isn’t your average artist ― he can draw cityscapes entirely from memory.


Wiltshire, who was diagnosed with autism at age 3, would sketch images of the wilderness and caricatures of his teachers as a young boy. After one teacher began to take notice of his capabilities, she entered his work in art competitions, which garnered him local recognition. At just 8 years old, he was commissioned by the British prime minister to draw the Salisbury Cathedral, according to a profile by National Geographic last week.


The London-based artist has since been recognized by neurologist Oliver Sacks ― whose entire home Wiltshire was able to draw after a quick visit ― and Prince Charles, who honored Wiltshire with the title of Member of the Order of the British Empire.


But the elite aren’t the only ones who have been following Wiltshire’s work.




In October 2009, he completed a panoramic drawing of the New York City skyline on a 19-foot canvas in six days, after viewing the city for just 20 minutes during a helicopter ride. Segments of that process and a number of Wiltshire’s other panoramic drawings like those of Houston and Sydney are available as videos on his YouTube page and his website.


More: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/artist-who-has-autism-draws-entire-cities-from-memory_us_58ecf649e4b0ca64d9197bfa?hz8&

Autism Awareness Month. Stephen is one of the people that tRump wants to leave behind because he is... Broken? Imperfect? Not White Enough?

He wants to defund education, the arts, science!? I can only take from that it is because he/they fear people with talent and brilliance and it is brilliance...he completed a panoramic drawing of the New York City skyline on a 19-foot canvas in six days, after viewing the city for just 20 minutes during a helicopter ride. Stephens heart, soul and talent shines brightly when don's never had a chance to grow, never saw a flicker of light in his soul, he died a long time ago.

Bravo Stephen, you are a gift.

Autism Awareness Month.

[sheshe2]

1. Huge kick for Autism Awareness Month.

[Cha]

2. Mahalo, she

Stephen's an Amazing genius with autism..

[sheshe2]

4. Hey Cha,

We don't talk as much these days. I love you.

The Stephens,,, They are a great part of our future. You better believe it. Hope.

[2naSalit]

3. Hooray for Autism Awareness Month!

So good that someone recognized this young man's talents when they did. His abilities are amazing.

[sheshe2]

5. Watch what you can...it is long yet priceless.

[2naSalit]

6. Thanks...

I'll watch it when I can get to a free wifi spot.

2na

[sheshe2]

9. I just finished watching it all.

Kinda weeping at his talent and all that he achieved. Thanks 2na

[alfredo]

13. he is remarkable.

Have you seen "Pina"? It's good dance movie

[sheshe2]

14. No.

I will look for it.

Thanks alfredo.

[alfredo]

15. I bet it is on Netflicks or iTunes

There's clips on YouTube

[sheshe2]

16. I don't have either...

[alfredo]

17. The only copies I found were region two.

I bought a new multiregion DVD player so I can play region two discs.

[Initech]

7. Wow, that is unbelievable!

[brer cat]

8. He is amazing!

Well put, sheshe: he is a gift. And fuck donald trump and his entire maladministration.

[sheshe2]

10. I watched the video I posted to 2na.

From non verbal and screaming autistic to artist. He is + eternity compared to don.

Thank you so much brer. Love you.

[oasis]

11. Amazing.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

12. this supports my personal theory that Autism is part of Evolution.

This gift in specific areas is mind bending, yet common in those diagnosed with Autistism. I have yet to see this borne out through studies. But I believe it's possibly going to be.