Autistic Savant Creates Stunning Artwork

Online, October 20, 2009 (Newswire.com) - Daniel Curtis Wattenbarger, a Tacoma, Washington man with high-functioning autism creates breath-taking paintings and drawings, often times from memory. Mr. Wattenbarger suffers from savant syndrome, a rare psychiatric condition in which a person with a mental defecit exhibits an amazing skill in a specific area. Mr. Wattenbarger's works of art exhibit a wide array of styles and techniques and explore a broad range of subject matter, often focusing on the human face (which is significant because he is almost entirely unable to read facial expressions.)
Artwork by autistic artists has caught significant media attention in recent years, partly due to the high level of visibility and public awareness autism has received. What sets Mr. Wattenbarger's paintings apart is his prodigious drawing ability and his broad range of styles (which is very unusual for someone with autism.) Samples of his artworks may be viewed online at his website, http://www.inkandfolio.com