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Colorblind Artist Dávila Creates Vibrant Masterpieces
Fernando Dávila is a 72-year-old artist who was born colorblind.
When he was a child, he couldn't see colors properly, which made him paint donkeys red in his drawing class.
Now, he is a famous artist whose colorful paintings are shown all over the world.
He uses special glasses to help him see more colors.
Even though he can't see all the colors, he loves painting and sharing his joy with everyone.
His art includes pictures of people hugging and beautiful landscapes, often using blue as the main color.
He has won awards and his paintings have been sold at big auctions.
Dávila believes color is very important in life, especially for him.
Fernando Dávila, a 72-year-old artist, overcame colorblindness to create vibrant paintings.
He uses special glasses with a red-shaded lens to see more colors.
Dávila's art includes romantic images and landscapes, often using blue as a foundation.
He has exhibited his work in South America, Europe, and the United States.
Dávila received the 'Order of Democracy' award from the Colombian Congress in 1999.
- Who
- Fernando Dávila, a 72-year-old colorblind artist
- What
- Overcame colorblindness to create vibrant paintings
- Where
- Worked in Colombia, New York, and Florida
- When
- Started painting in color in the mid-1980s
- Why
- To share joy and passion for color through art
Key facts
- Name
- Fernando Dávila
- Age
- 72
- Condition
- Colorblindness
- Residence
- Miami suburb
- Career Spans
- Colombia, New York, Florida
- Awards
- Order of Democracy (1999)
- Glasses
- Red-shaded lens to see colors
- Colors Seen
- 40% without glasses, 66% with glasses
Quotes
Fernando Dávila
A 72-year-old established and respected artist
“It’s something that I miss in my life, that if somebody says, 'Look at this flower,' which is bright, bright pink, I want to do it. It’s something that comes from my heart so passionately. I can feel the vibration of color.”
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“I have the most wonderful job in the world, which is painting every morning. To mix colors. To have joy to share with the world, that’s really my passion.”
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