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Colorblind Artist Dávila Creates Vibrant Masterpieces

Colorblind Artist Dávila Creates Vibrant Masterpieces
From Red Donkeys To Vibrant Art:: Colorblind Artist Dávila Amused The World · deccanchronicle.com

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.

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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