Though I had always loved drawing, after becoming a quadriplegic in 2006, losing the use of my hands. I thought I’d never be able to draw again. I was able to adapt enough to write by sticking a pen in my clenched fist. In 2015, almost 10 years later I tried painting the same way. Having never painted before I decided to try acrylics, and though it took a long time, as it’s a very slow process. Having to use mostly my arms they get tired quickly, a single painting, though somewhat basic takes months to finish and countless hours, as I’m...more
