Tonight I’ve got a treat for you all. It comes in the form of a brilliant artist named Stephen Wiltshire. A British artist born on April 24th 1974, Stephen has a remarkable ability. He draws massive panoramic views of some of the largest cities in the world.
Stephen's Drawing of the Manhattan Skyline
But here’s the thing: He does it all from memory.
Check out Stephen drawing a strikingly accurate panorama of Rome here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVqRT_kCOLI
Stephen was diagnosed with autism at age three, and learned to express himself through art at a young age. At age eight, he would draw imaginary scenes of cities levelled by earthquakes.
Check out his YouTube channel here to see him drawing incredible pictures of massive cities such as Tokyo, Manhattan and many more:
http://www.youtube.com/user/stephenwiltshire?feature=watch
This is inspiring to me because it shows the incredible skills that one can accomplish if they truly put their mind to it. Stephen didn’t even say his first word until he was five, but he learned to express himself through pictures at a young age, through the universal language of art.
Stephen has a very interesting story and creates some truly mind-blowing art. Find out more on his website and even buy some of his work here:
http://www.stephenwiltshire.co.uk/
Hong Kong Skyline 2010 - drawings and paintings by Stephen Wiltshire
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