Josh has always enjoyed drawing and writing storyboards. His colorful and creative work is proudly displayed on his school corridors and house walls. He has started attending Tutti Visual which supports artists with disability. Josh also attends Bedford group, a supported employment group few days per week where he does packing. We are proud of Josh’s creativity and accomplishments.

How and when did you learn to paint so beautifully?J: I learnt to paint / draw at school mainly, they could see I had some ability and helped me. I have always enjoyed drawing and writing storyboards. I think I did my first storyboard when I was about 7 years old and mum and dad let me put it on my bedroom wall, and then the family room wall. School also let me place them on the my classroom wall, which grew to the corridors until my teacher said I think that is enough! I eventually was asked to reduce the amount of walls I had used. I left school Dec 2016 and commenced at Tutti Visual Arts February 2017. My old school had an ‘Art Auction’ night and asked if I could put one of my paintings on display, as I was their first student to go to Tutti Visual Arts. My mum and dad were gob smacked it sold for $550.00. I have sold a few now approx 20 but don’t sell for anywhere near that!

Which is your own favorite art creation?J: My landscape pictures

What are your other hobbies?J: I don’t have any hobbies these days, I really enjoy being on my computer and looking at various animation videos/cartoons. I often tape a lot of animation and then recreate DVD covers using my art. I sometime play Mindcraft on Xbox.

What is your favorite place to visit? What do you like about that place?J: Marsie’s my Aunties place, she gives me a lot of DVD’s and I enjoy going to West Lakes Shopping Centre. I like going to West Lakes for hot dog, thick shake and 1 DVD

What do you like to do when you are with your friends/family?J: Take my dog Rosie down to the beach and going to visit my old school or having lunch with some of the staff from school.

Any special message for our community?J: Be happy, stay healthy and keep drawing