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About Louie Jr.
Original Angel Boy Artist
Louie is the original Angel Boy Artist. He is 5 years old.
Louie has complex medical issues including severe arthrogryposis,
skeletal dysplasia, tracheostomy, feeding tube and a nervous
system disorder which severely limits his mobility and requires him
to use a wheelchair.
Creating a Masterpiece
We began painting with him when he was about ten months old. We used strips of fabric and velcro to strap the paint brush around his arm to help him hang on to it. We even strapped the brushes to his feet so he could work his leg muscles. Now Louie is holding brushes and other tools unassisted, has developed the ability to draw images and write his name and other words, and still loves painting and experimenting with different tools and techniques.
Original Angel Boy Artist
Louie is the original Angel Boy Artist. He is 5 years old.
Louie has complex medical issues including severe arthrogryposis,
skeletal dysplasia, tracheostomy, feeding tube and a nervous
system disorder which severely limits his mobility and requires him
to use a wheelchair.
Creating a Masterpiece
We began painting with him when he was about ten months old. We used strips of fabric and velcro to strap the paint brush around his arm to help him hang on to it. We even strapped the brushes to his feet so he could work his leg muscles. Now Louie is holding brushes and other tools unassisted, has developed the ability to draw images and write his name and other words, and still loves painting and experimenting with different tools and techniques.
Painting is a great form of exercise for Louie. It helps him gain range of motion and control of his upper extremities and he is motivated to push himself because he enjoys it so much. It is so wonderful to see how proud he is of himself after creating a masterpiece. His art is also a form of communication. He has a very picky eye and insists on choosing his own colors which he does by pointing to the color he wants. Louie loves to feel the paint and will often paint his own hands and face. Don't worry, it's non-toxic!
To bid on one of Louie's masterpieces visit his Angel Boy Art, Inc. Gallery.
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