My friend Vernon went blind 20 years ago. Yet, he still paints! I asked him if he remembers colors, & uses that memory?
“Yes”, was his answer. He added “And I always paint in oils”
The above oil painting titled “White Glads at Night” is my fave. It blows my mind that he painted it, blind, with a knife. Vernon also designs gardens to this day.
Vernon told me, ” I can show you the exact spot in my garden where these Glads grow”
Above in mixed media, is “Soup”
Vernon said, “I used several stencils from the Dollar Store for the background. The word SOUP & the A & Z are on raised wood blocks (about 1/8th of an inch). It’s an homage to braille, in that it is tactile.”
There are lots of colors in the above painting, “Tenements”. I asked Vernon how he knows which tube of paint is what color?
Vernon answered, “I have a bar code reader, that reads out loud to me. On the tubes of paint, the color is listed in the code. I line them up accordingly. Tenements is done in 3 colors, mixed in variations and applied very thickly”.
“Rhapsody in Blue”
This painting was inspired by a jazz evening w/Molly Johnson at the Soul Pepper Theater . Molly is an amazing singer, & friend of Vernon. He sat in a front row & is still inspired by the love and recognition Molly showed him when she sat at his table.
Vernon noted, “thoughts inspired by Molly were: “cello note”, Molly lead, ultra marine. All other singers = other blues. The shades progress to a light turquoise for depth. It’s painted using a cardboard template, with a brush. Check out Molly’s Kensington Jazz Fest
“Construction”
Vernon told me, “this painting is based on a construction site’s nails, screws, black nails, rot & climaxes in rust. All colors represent something at a construction site.
Visit Vernon’s Website where you can read his bio, inquire about showing his art at your amazing venue, or simply buy, or commission one of his works of art. A direct email link is available on the site.
❤️ ❤️ Vernon, I love you! ❤️ ❤️
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These are wonderful. I hope he finds a gallery or buyer soon.
Me too! He is a very lovely creative person. ❤
Yes, they’re beautiful!
It’s amazing work!
OMG …. These are awesome and his style fits my taste. My fav is the one in the first pic. Resa – you are awesome for promoting him!
Vernon is well worth promoting! I’m so glad you saw this post, Frank!!
… And I’m so glad you did it.
How wonderful and how amazing. His work is incredible and I hope he gets a gallery showing soon. So exciting and what a fantastic role model. Great post, Resa. Bravo.
He IS a role model! I hadn’t thought of that, but Vernon is a role model. I agree with you about his work!
‘White Glads at Night’, I agree, Resa, is my fav, too. It’s quite mind boggling to imagine how he can achieve such artistry whilst blind and with such accuracy of depth, colour, etc.
I also love his little dog; what a cutie. He reminds me, somewhat, of our Australian Koala! So sweet; as are you for showcasing such an extraordinary man. 🙂
xoxoxo
Yes… a Koala! 😀 jewels is cute as a button, very helpful to Vernon and a wonderful companion!
I agree, it is mind boggling that he can produce such wonderful works. Cheers to Vernon!
Thank you for your lovely comment, Carolyn.! 😀 xoxoxo
There are blind photographers too. They use different senses to take their photos.
That is true, and I think Vernon does photography as well! He is definitely using his senses. Vernon designs beautiful gardens, as well.
Thank you for sharing this, Resa. A beautiful man.
Thank you, Leonard, and I agree that Vernon is very beautiful!
Resa, this is astonishing and I’m touched to tears reading about Vernon and seeing his colourful dramatic and tender art. Wow!! A beautiful tribute to your friend and a visual feast for us and inspiring to read how he has continued to paint. Thank you so much for sharing here.
You’re welcome! I am more than very pleased to present Vernon and his art. I adore your comment. You are insightful and generous. I’m very happy you came to see this post! Best of best wishes, Resa. ❤
Awesome !
Vernon is amazing by taking on something that even us with sight don’t even try to do. Thank you for promoting his endeavours dear Resa.
Natascha will be replying to your email soon.
Love to you, Jeep and Johnny xoxoxo ❤
Yeah! Vernon is awesome, and I hope I help sell at least 1 painting.
The gown isn’t going anywhere, it’s safe here, so no worries! Much love to you, Natascha, Murli, Sonic and Samantha. xoxoxo ❤
Natascha is going to write to you. Honest ! Lots of love. Ralph xoxoxo ❤
Oh wow, he is an inspiration!
He truly is! Thank you for visiting this post, Janaline!
An absolute gem of an artist,
and an inspiration to other disabled
peeps around the world.
Fantastic posting Resa 🙂
(((Hugs))) Andro xx
Thank you, Andro! Vernon is definitely and inspiration! 😀 xx and {{HUGS}}
His work and commitment to art
is astounding, I wish him well 🙂
I hope your 2018 has started well
and that you are enjoying everything
my dear Resa.
(((Hugs Aplenty)))
Andro xxx
{{{Hugs}}} a plenty to you, too, dear Andro! xoxo
Have a fun Sunday Resa 🙂
Andro xxx
White Glads at night is my favourite too. Thank you so much for sharing Vernon’s art, Resa. Going to check out his site! xoxo
Vernon is special! So are you! I’m so grateful to know so many wonderfully creative people! xoxo
And I’m grateful to know a wonderfully creative person like you, Resa! xoxo
This is awesome. Such gorgeous artwork. I would imagine that through ones fingers an artists may feel the form of their subject , I don’t know but this is beautiful. What an anazing gift!
I’m very happy Vernon has found his creative way, and continued to live life productively!
I don’t think I would be so strong!
Amazing!God made him talented😊
Agree! 😀 😀
Wow, that is very impressive and beautiful.
I’m very happy Vernon has retained his creative release! 😀
Vernon is definitely an inspiration! His is a hard row to hoe, but he’s planting beautiful flowers in it!
He is a true artist.
Agree!
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Thank you for the information, Reza! What should i write? Wonderful art. Unbelievable how a person, also an artist can create so wonderful art without seeing the process of creation. What a blessed man. Michael
Thank you, Michael! Everything you have said here is wonderful!!!!!
Wow, Resa! This is amazing! Vernon is a definite inspiration to me. My eyesight has gotten worse in the last few years. I hope to never go blind, but I do need a magnifying glass to do really small work sometimes. 🙂
I’m in the same boat! Getting eye surgery this spring. Love your work! 😀
Wow, really? I hope it goes well. Thanks so much. 😀
Oh, good for you, darlin’! 😘
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What an interesting read about a blind artist. I think that is really inspiring to me. Now I want to paint blindfolded just to get a feeling. Thanks for posting!
Interesting comment! I hope you try it out!