How Henry Became Paralyzed

Henry was living a normal healthy life destined for success and happiness like any young adult aspires to. In 2011 in only 45 Minutes a bacteria attacked Henry's spinal cord via an Autoimmune Disease causing him to collapse and paralyzing him inside out. It is formally called Transverse Myelitis. Henry was left in a state of total paralysis and vent-dependent, as of present-day.

Falling In Love With Art

Henry fell in love with art around 11 years ago. Being bedridden in total paralysis he was given a Samsung Note 4 that opened up a whole new world with limitless opportunities. Out of curiosity he wanted to see if he can draw using only his mouth holding a stylus, and when he painted a rose and by surprise it look like a MASTERPIECE to Henry, the “Mouth Ninja” was born!

Taking Action

● I started drawing and painting digitally with just my (Note 4) phone operating it using a stylus with my mouth, and learning how to balance and control this tool using only my mouth for many months, up to a year!

● Got more serious and interested in learning the fundamentals of drawing, so I began taking online courses and tutorials in drawing basics from beginner to advanced from professional artists. There are online educational platforms like Udemy or Skillshare.com.

● To now apply the information and rigorously practice what I learned from professional artists. I then painted and drew with a drawing tablet with Photoshop, a digital art software.

● Made the great leap into traditional drawing with a huge source of inspiration from @andrew_tischler_artist @santocesart @aaronblaiseart @devonrodriguezart

Therefore, I just kept drawing and creating, mainly to distract myself from my pain. At the end of the day, the work I enjoy the most is when I'm in a deep focus and time flies. When my followers and supporters on social media feel connected to my art and my life messages, there's nothing better than receiving positive feedback on the impact I make in people's lives, whether abled or disabled instilling inspiration and motivation!

Life Today and Goals

I'm very blessed and grateful for the strength I've been given through God. To be doing what I love with ambition despite my paralysis, I make every day count. This hard-working, strategic life with consistency has led me to where I'm at now. With my beautiful mother and friends’ support as a backbone, I will take what I believe in this shop and execute any other projects or visions to the next level. With your sharing and purchases from this store, you are contributing to inspiring people with challenges physical, mental, or spiritual barriers in life. I like to share what can be accomplished with the right mindset, even if you are 90% paralyzed like myself or the average Joe.

Cause

I sincerely hope with your help whether you stay tuned, purchase something, or donate it is a step closer to have an opportunity to get my accessibility tools like my power wheelchair and supplies to have some ability and opportunity to see the world I haven't seen in 13 years, but to do these things it takes a team and financial help. I'm blessed that you can help me with this journey!r