This ‘Art Gallery’ aims to promote awareness of the creative strengths of many dyslexic people. Both adults and children are welcome to email a clear photograph of their artwork, together with a few words to art@dyslexiarooms.co.uk which, at the discretion of Dyslexia Rooms, will be displayed within the ‘Art Gallery’.
Art Competition!During Dyslexia Awareness week in November 2011, Dyslexia Rooms will donate a £100 prize to the Winning Artist!
Ruth, a director of Dyslexia Rooms, provides the first few paintings:
Paintings by Ruth Gravelle, 2010
Life drawings by Parveen Kumi, age 29, Social Work student - Dyslexic and successful !
Philip Povey
Philip Povey's working life was as a photographer and he only started painting when he retired. Although Philip's schooldays were far too long ago for his dyslexia to have been formally diagnosed, he has been both fortunate and determined to follow his creative talents - the gifts of dyslexia.
"I was told I was no good at art at school now I make dolls house miniatures in my shop at Blake House Craft Centre."Linda Able
Linda has also designed a pictorial alphabet to help others
"Hello! I love any artwork; painting and taking pictures. This will be first time of sharing something from my creativity in art with others. I hope you will like them."
Nevilla, Student Nurse
"When I paint I feel as though I connect to my inner-self. I suppose any artist does that. I find painting far more comfortable than working with words; I don't worry about it, I just do it." Claire Faulkner
"Art is my most treasured thing that I love doing. It makes you feel great and
one day I hope to be successful in the art industry"
Samantha, age 16
Lia, age 9, with pictures demonstrating creativeness and artistic ability.
Abby, age 8; a talented young artist.
Yasmin, age 9; a lovely picture, showing a girl with much expression.
