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Franks Daily Doodle: Battle

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Frank is a Partially Sighted artist on the Spectrum and slowly losing his vision to a disease of the Retina. ‘The Doodle shall Prevail’ he screams…..

Art: 'Battle' by Frank Allen

Battle by Frank Allen

The Construction and Deconstruction of a Noise Curtain – Original Art and Music by Frank Allen

New abstract art from the hidden depths of Franks Subconscious.

Franks Daily Doodle: Us and Them

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

Frank is a Partially Sighted artist on the Spectrum and slowly losing his vision to a disease of the Retina. ‘The Doodle shall Prevail’ he screams…..

Us and Them by Frank Allen

Us and Them by Frank Allen

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Artist Profile: Laser Beak Man

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

A DOUBLE SHOT OF HAPPINESS

Laser Beak Man - A DOUBLE SHOT OF HAPPINESS

 

Tim Sharp is 23 years old and has Autism. Autism is a lifelong condition that is without a cure. It severely affects everyday life and it cruelly impacts the most on the ability to communicate and form relationships.

Tim was diagnosed with Autism when he was three years old. Such were Tim’s enormous difficulties that the doctor’s advice was “that the best thing to do was put him away and forget about him.” Rejecting the prognosis, intensive therapy began immediately and bravely Tim tried to overcome what was so terrifying and difficult for him.

Drawing was used as a way of helping Tim to communicate. At age 11 Tim invented Laser Beak Man who allows Tim to show the world his great sense of humour and intelligence as well as his quirky way of looking at life.

DON'T LEAVE ME

Laser Beak Man - DON'T LEAVE ME

Tim was the only Australian selected by a jury in the young adult drawing category for the VSA (Very Special Arts) Festival in Washington DC. Founded 30 years ago by Continue reading Artist Profile: Laser Beak Man

In Case You Missed It: Comedy, Fashion, and Art

Friday, August 12th, 2011

Sit back and enjoy some art, comedy, music, and fashion in this week’s list.

WheelieChix designs clothing that look fashionable and is functional for the woman in a wheelchair. Laugh at some comedians that don’t take their abilities too seriously. On the music side, Scott MacIntyre, of American Idol, is coming to a town near you and BBC Ouch sing along with Heavy Load. Don’t miss the sculptures of Judith Scott, an artist with Down Syndrome and deafness.