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18 Oct 2017, 12:45 am

British autistic artist Stephen Wiltshire signs finished drawing of NYC skyline

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Stephen Wiltshire is known for his panoramic drawings of iconic urban skylines, a typical feat for any artist, but what sets him apart is the fact that his sketches are done entirely from memory. Wiltshire, who is autistic, has an eidetic memory that allows him to recall every detail of a city from one 45-minute helicopter ride.

The British artist has sketched several cities in the past, including London, Los Angeles, Sydney, and Hong Kong, but he loves visiting New York, and finds inspiration in its architecture and layout.

“It’s a very beautiful place. It has lots of skyscrapers, buildings, tall buildings and yellow cabs and some American people,” said Wiltshire.

Wiltshire was diagnosed with autism at aged three, did not speak until five but as an adult, he sells his art for thousands of British pounds.


There is a video in the linked article


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