Stephen Wiltshire

World-renowned artist Stephen Wiltshire couldn't speak until he was nine years old. What motivated him? ...

It's a pleasure and an honor for us to feature some examples of  the work of world-renowned artist Stephen Wiltshire. Born in London in 1974, Stephen was diagnosed with autism at age three. As a child, Stephen had no speech; attempts at communication were sounds and murmurs. Today, the Stephen Wiltshire Gallery in the Royal Opera Arcade is a permanent exhibit of his wonderful drawings. Stephen's impact has been so pervasive that in 2006, Queen Elizabeth II named him a Member of the Order of British Empire in recognition of his contribution for services to the art world.

Stephen's talent for drawing detailed depictions of cities, buildings, and a vast array of scenes from his life and travels, is distinctive. He has the ability to reproduce lifelike detail, even with only brief exposure to a scene. His work has been the subject of several television programs and books, and he has published five books of his own. Read more, and see a fascinating video of Stephen creating his artwork...

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Please visit Stephen's gallery to see his collection and to learn more about this fascinating and inspiring artist. His drawings, as well as his books, may be purchased on the site. Our sincere thanks to the Stephen Wiltshire Gallery for providing these images.