I’ll admit it. I’m a sucker for making excuses in life. The moment I find an excuse not to do some kind of work I take it so I can go home and watch whatever tv show I am currently binge-watching. I love being able to set goals for myself and then let myself off the hook by taking them off the table.
So it’s in the moments that I see someone who has achieved something wonderful that I remember that I want to do more with my life. It’s precisely when I meet someone who has created something beautiful that I am filled with inspiration to commit myself fully and get everything that I want out of life and so much more.
Paul Smith is one of those people who inspires me to be the best that I can be. The things he does encourage me to grow and get better every day. Smith creates beautiful and stunning works of art, but he doesn’t do this with a paint brush or a pencil. He creates these visual wonders entirely with old typewriters. Just these facts alone make Paul impressive enough, but it is Paul’s life story that is a testament and inspiration to us all.
Born in 1921, Paul Smith has suffered from cerebral palsy his entire life. He currently resides in the Rosehaven Nursing Home. Unable to hold a normal pen or paintbrush anymore, he resorted to the unconventional typewriter. His incredible artwork is hanging throughout the home, and everyone in the home has grown to love Paul dearly.
