Alex Vicente was 18 years old when he was involved in a tragic car accident, which left him completely paralyzed from the neck down. While he was in rehab, Alex met a mouth painter who was a student of the MFPA named David Kaaihue. David, along with the art director at the rehab facility, encouraged Alex to try to paint by holding the brush in his mouth. Alex soon realized he had a new talent and is working very hard to improve his artistic abilities. Alex prefers painting floral scenes and landscapes in vibrant oils.

Today, Alex lives in his own apartment in Honolulu, Hawaii and is continually developing his mouth painting skills.

Pictured above: “Thirteen Prophets” by Vicente