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This Artist Defies Disability By Drawing With Her Foot, Here Are 30 Of Her Best Portraits
Interview With ArtistOne billion people around the world experience some form of disability, but they should not be defined by it and Fatemeh Hammami Nasrabadi is an advocate for that. Fatemeh is 85 percent paralyzed, but she found the strength to pursue her passion of becoming an artist. She draws incredible portraits using only her feet.
This inspiring 31-year-old Iranian artist is capable of amazing things despite her disability and shows that any illness or condition doesn't necessarily have to limit you from living your life to the fullest and achieving your dreams.
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Being a diehard football fan, Fatemeh let the world know about her after she drew Cristiano Ronaldo and made the headlines. Besides her favorite football icons, such as Lionel Messi and Iranian star Ali Daei, Fatemeh has painted many other national and world-famous celebrities, such as Iranian actors Mehran Modiri, Dariush Arjomand, Jamshid Mashayekhi, Parviz Parastui, iconic comedian Charlie Chaplin, and pop star Selena Gomez among others. She also paints stunning animals and landscapes and has earned a place in the hearts of 96k followers on Instagram.
It is beyond beautiful when I know how much work and talent it takes for a picture too be completed! 👏
Fatemeh admits that she finds painting portraits the most interesting. She's able to portray her characters meticulously most of the time using only colored pencils. Fatemeh has perfected her skills in the art of portraiture over the years with the help of two teachers who discovered her talent in middle school.
"I love painting faces. When I want to draw a portrait, I start with a curve and round the human face for the beginning to design. This is the law of face painting," said the artist to Bored Panda.
I love foxes they are my favourite animal I would totally buy that
Fatemeh has been sharing her technique and snippets of her drawing process up close on Instagram and inspiring others with her incredible talent, patience, and determination, as well as an infectious smile!
"The biggest challenge for me is that I have 85% disability and that makes it very difficult for me to paint. I only work with one of my legs."
Fatemeh, the second-born of twins, was deprived of oxygen at birth, which caused a severe disability. Despite the obstacles, the artist learned to dream big and work hard to make them come true. Fatemeh has become a bright star in the Iranian art scene and her works have been exhibited all around Tehran. Fatemeh also writes and three of her books with writings have been published so far.
“I have been interested in painting and drawing since I was a child and I tried very hard to get here! I am happy and thankful that my efforts were worth it and now I am happy that I did not disappoint.”
I love that beak. It and the eyes bring it all together.
I can’t stop smiling. You bring such joy with your talent. God bless you
They are so good all of your beautiful pics, because of the love you put in to them! Again you are so very, very talented and gifted!
I love them! She can draw better with her feet than I can with my hands :D I would buy the one with the fox, is there a way to get in touch?
her instagram is @fatemehamami. u could message her to see if she would be willing to sell it to you. https://www.instagram.com/fatemehamami/?hl=en, is the link. :)
Load More Replies...These are all so amazing!! Wonderful job! I can't even paint using my hands. I really enjoyed all of the animal ones though.
I agree. She says she prefers portraits, and they're good (especially that first woman - stunning), but the animal ones are fantastic.
Load More Replies...Kudos to her! She is very talented. On a related note, I highly recommend the movie "My Left Foot" about real-life Irish and painter Christy Brown, who had cerebral palsy and only had the use of one foot.
Amazing, what a character, to overcome such limitations in order to do what one loves. And here I am, feeling sorry for myself because I'm tired...
See this is amazing, i tip my hat to her. This is what i want to read about, not Paris Hilton and her awful child-like creations.
My mum used to work in a Cheshire Home, where people who'd become disabled from polio lived (anti vaxxers should visit). A guy there named Paul used to paint with his feet, and Mum had one of his paintings on the wall for many years. Creativity will find a way.
Wow! Her palettes, her choice of subject matter -- amazing! And I love her vibrant smile! The old saying is, "If life gives you lemons, make lemonade!" This talented artist has made a 3-ft high lemon souffle embellished with lemon roses!
Wow, she's done so many and so well! So glad she has a way to express herself and her joy.
These are really neat! I love the fox and the pastel birds one. I'd love to see a video of her doing it.. I'm curious of her movement :)
I wish I had the money. I'd commission her to do portraits of my family. Especially of my deceased husband. Her talent is epic.
Such talent, I hope her talent makes life easier & more beautiful for her.
If anybody had to compare my art (made using hand) and hers (using foot), hers would come first place anytime... :o
True art from the pure of heart! I would be proud to own even one of them! The artist herself is a masterpiece - such talent!!!
I love them! She can draw better with her feet than I can with my hands :D I would buy the one with the fox, is there a way to get in touch?
her instagram is @fatemehamami. u could message her to see if she would be willing to sell it to you. https://www.instagram.com/fatemehamami/?hl=en, is the link. :)
Load More Replies...These are all so amazing!! Wonderful job! I can't even paint using my hands. I really enjoyed all of the animal ones though.
I agree. She says she prefers portraits, and they're good (especially that first woman - stunning), but the animal ones are fantastic.
Load More Replies...Kudos to her! She is very talented. On a related note, I highly recommend the movie "My Left Foot" about real-life Irish and painter Christy Brown, who had cerebral palsy and only had the use of one foot.
Amazing, what a character, to overcome such limitations in order to do what one loves. And here I am, feeling sorry for myself because I'm tired...
See this is amazing, i tip my hat to her. This is what i want to read about, not Paris Hilton and her awful child-like creations.
My mum used to work in a Cheshire Home, where people who'd become disabled from polio lived (anti vaxxers should visit). A guy there named Paul used to paint with his feet, and Mum had one of his paintings on the wall for many years. Creativity will find a way.
Wow! Her palettes, her choice of subject matter -- amazing! And I love her vibrant smile! The old saying is, "If life gives you lemons, make lemonade!" This talented artist has made a 3-ft high lemon souffle embellished with lemon roses!
Wow, she's done so many and so well! So glad she has a way to express herself and her joy.
These are really neat! I love the fox and the pastel birds one. I'd love to see a video of her doing it.. I'm curious of her movement :)
I wish I had the money. I'd commission her to do portraits of my family. Especially of my deceased husband. Her talent is epic.
Such talent, I hope her talent makes life easier & more beautiful for her.
If anybody had to compare my art (made using hand) and hers (using foot), hers would come first place anytime... :o
True art from the pure of heart! I would be proud to own even one of them! The artist herself is a masterpiece - such talent!!!