John Bramblitt

Who is John Bramblitt?

John Bramblitt is a blind painter of American origin. He began painting after losing his sight in 2001 after a series of severe seizures. His art has been displayed in more than twenty collections, and he has been the subject of numerous media stories including a documentary that won several short film awards and a video that was voted Most Inspirational Video of 2008 for YouTube. He was awarded U.S. presidential awards for volunteerism in 2005, 2006, and 2007 for his creation of a series of free art workshops designed to bring art to people and neighborhoods which lack access to art instruction.

While he was a student at the University of North Texas, Bramblitt was featured on Bob Phillips' syndicated television anthology series, Texas Country Reporter.

Official Site http://www.bramblitt.net

WFAA - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E469pwcTWRE

Texas Country Reporter - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P84bfFpVWE

Longview News Journal - http://www.nfbnet.org/pipermail/art_beyond_sight_advocacy_nfbnet.org/2005q3/000163.html