Tuesday, January 22, 2013

He has done portraits of London, Tokyo and Rome. He once drew the New York City skyline after only a 20 minute helicopter ride around it. His name is Stephen Wiltshire and he suffers from autism, but Stephen hardly lets that get in his way. In fact Stephen is currently one of the most renowned artists in the UK, and a world renowned architectural artist.

Stephen gained worldwide fame for his ability to draw intricate and detailed portraits from memory. In 2006, Wiltshire was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to art.    

Wiltshire drawing the NYC skyline after a 20 minute helicopter ride





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