Specialisterne: leveraging the unique skills of Autistics at competitive market terms

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In an interview for the book released last year, Artism: The Art of Autism, Debra Hosseini mentioned that:

…There are a group of artists who love to paint animals and can see the world through animal eyes, much like what Dr. Temple Grandin describes…

One artist listed in that category is Marcy Deutsch. Marcy, born in 1983 and who now considers Yelm, Washington to be her home, overcame her diagnosed moderate high functioning Autism to become an accomplished artist. One can see that ‘special connection’ to animals that some people on the Spectrum are said to have, in her work…

…It is through her art that she has learned to connect more to the world around her. Marcy’s style is unique and many feel that her exquisite artwork captures the very soul of the animals she draws.

…What is incredible is that as a young child Marcy rarely drew, and only if she had to. It was only when a school project required all the kids to draw their favorite pet or animal that Marcy drew Tiny, her green-winged macaw. It was then that everyone realized what an incredible talent she had. Teachers in awe were amazed at her artistic rendition of the bird contacted Marcy’s parents to let them know about this savant like talent. Immediately Marcy started taking private art lessons, honing her talents. Marcy is skilled in many different medium including color pencils, oils, pastels and watercolors…

Some of Marcy Deutsch’s artwork can be viewed via the following links:
The Art of Marcy Deutsch
KindTree Productions - Marcie Deutsch

(sources: The Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism: Interview: Debra Hosseini of ARTISM: the Art of Autism; http://www.rcmautismnotebook.com/marcydeutschbio.html)