PwP Throughout the World
Highlighting the incredible talents of People with Parkinson’s around the world — art, music, and stories for awareness.
PwP Throughout the World was inspired to highlight People with Parkinson’s who have incredible talents, and to share their artistry for awareness. We do not accept anything in return but hope for a cure. Feel free to reach out to these amazing individuals directly.
Artists & Artwork
Original work created by People with Parkinson’s.
Mick Beaman
“Christ the Redeemer,” acrylic on 10×20 canvas. Focusing on art lets me keep exercising fine motor control and concentration.
Jennifer Crowder
Began eggshell art as a personal challenge in the first months of COVID — completely self-taught. She has been the sole coordinator of the Parkinson’s Artisans Art Show in Connecticut for two years.
Sue Edge
1.2m × 0.7m. The strong boab stands like a silent sentry over the landscape below; after the rains the river runs full and the land is painted with wildflowers and green trees.
Michael Hill
PD shapes my art with its complexity of forms and colors — a reflection of this new journey, with its meandering course, highs and lows, and conflicting elements.
Dawn Howard
This artwork represents Parkinson’s in your head as a brain disease — as well as the night terrors I have from the disease and its medication.
Sara James
I have Parkinson’s, but I paint and draw because it’s the only way to empty my mind.
Ruth Knowles
I always dreamed of creating art, but life and work were reasons to put it off. Now I do what makes me happy — my art is fun, sometimes even funny.
Karina Lomeli
“Dreaming Elephants.” Colors and fantasy envelop my art as a symbol of a utopian world that joins the passing reality of my being.
Kendall McDonald
“Journey Together,” 16×20 acrylic. I’ve had Parkinson’s for over 21 years and art has been a big part of my therapy. I sell my work and donate all proceeds to Parkinson’s research and charities.
Alejandra Mitchell
Old guitar recycled in my “Off” moments. 53 years old, 13 years since my Parkinson’s diagnosis. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Mike Riley
Art is a large part of how I manage Parkinson’s. I had never painted until I retired six years ago due to my disease.
Barbara Salsberg Mathews
I made this mixed-media illustration for my friend George Ackerman using watercolour, ink and Photoshop. Thank you for your tireless work to help people like me, with Parkinson’s, and all those who love us.
Janet Shipton
At 47, in 2018, I was diagnosed with Younger-Onset Parkinson’s. My lifelong passion for art and its therapeutic benefits has intensified since — I share it through workshops, exhibitions and public speaking.
Linda Silver
“Alone in a Crowd.” We can feel disconnected — appearing in tandem with a crowd, yet moving to our own internal rhythm. The rain makes the isolation more intense as the subject walks forward, unaware she is leading the way for others.
Michael Whelan
A special thank-you to my friend Michael for this inspiring artwork. Michael is a Cancer Warrior and his wife Rebecca is battling PD. We fight together for Rebecca and all those battling PD — fight on!
James Wilkinson
“Papillon” represents the freedom of movement and expression that is so often caged by my day-to-day Parkinson’s symptoms.
In Their Own Words
Conversations with athletes, comedians, dancers, musicians, and poets living with Parkinson’s.
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