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Spotlight Story: Matthew’s Journey in Art and Advocacy

A drawing of a person taking a photo of a street with buildings and a boat. The words “EPILEPSY—Illustrated” are at the top.

“Having been a YLF delegate in 2003 and returning as a volunteer ever since, I wanted to convey my disability–and its benefits–to a larger audience. That audience was the photography community. However, as an artist with an epileptic seizure disorder, I wanted to convey MY artistic process. Instead of just taking photos, I go a step further: I use Adobe Illustrator to produce stylized images of landscapes, using my own photos for reference.

To present my strength to the public, I authored a journal-like article for my local camera club members to read. My efforts received an overwhelmingly inspirational response.

This experience is just one example of how YOU, living with a disability, can celebrate it, using your own unique talent.”

See all his art on page 13 here.

Learn more here.

Spotlight Story: Matthew’s Journey in Art and Advocacy
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