Art with Cerebral Palsy

Maisie Chilton's birth was traumatic. Her parents watched in shock as doctors worked for over 18 minutes to bring her to life. The ordeal left her with Cerebral Palsy, but her family brought her up just like her sister in their lively Invercargill home. Maisie was surrounded by music and art, and had a lifelong desire to paint - but never tried because of her shaky hands. When her inspirational mother Anna died in 2014, Maisie began to paint to help cope with her absence. Her painting became deeply personal, and her recent exhibition 'Where Does It Hurt' has won the attention of the Arts Foundation of New Zealand. / attitudepictures

[@zaedahblack]

My mom had cerebral palsy, affecting only her legs. As kids, we always said that while she couldn't walk, we could never outrun her. She had Go-Go Gadget arms!

[@sianthesheep]

What an incredible artist and an incredible woman! I am disabled and a poet and it's so rare for me my creative self reflected in the media let alone also someone with a disability being in a relationship or working or becoming a parent. Representation like this is so important to change an ableist world view on what disability means!

[@artsaccess]

This is a stunning portrait of Maisie Chilton and the power of art in her life. Love it sooooo much!

[@msintutive8694]

Amazing story! My four year old daughter has cerebral palsy,not exactly sure which one specifically yet. I cry and worry for her,but this video made me feel so much better!!! Thank you🙏🏽🌹🌹💕💕💕💕💕

[@johnsgirl62]

Maisie, thank you for sharing your powerful story! I'm so sorry about the loss of your Mom. You definitely have her talent and passion for painting. Your Dad and sister seem very caring and supportive. You are all blessed to have one another. You and Richard make a beautiful couple. Congratulations on your exciting baby news! I'm sure the two of you will be great parents. With the two of you as parents, I can just image the talent and creativity your little one will have. :-)

[@juliej5917]

I find it ironic that a teacher would label her disabled, yet that body is so incredibly talented and beautiful. 💜

[@carolineb5861]

So beautiful that you're carrying on your mom's love of art ♥️ she will live in every piece of art you make

[@JulJu114]

Absolutely amazing artist - thank you for sharing your story with the world.

[@paolabueso]

I love this episode so much! Maisie and her whole family are incredibly inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@HilaryIsOkayssss]

This is such an credible story. It’s so wonderful that she has a good life. My neighbour’s son has no life. His brain damage was so severe that he can’t talk, walk, move, or really anything. He has a very low quality of life. It’s very sad. Thank you for sharing her story.

[@tleewilson]

Beautiful and amazing ❤️

[@saramae8704]

Amazing art!!!! 💙

[@lindakay1700]

What a beautiful and inspiring young woman 🥰 I loved this story….her giggle is the best!

[@zulekhajones2923]

I have cerebral Palsy too you are fighter too like me.😊

[@eduardopadilla5505]

This girl paints real reality perfectly!

[@MA-zg2pz]

Loved hearing about your life Maisie ❤️❤️❤️ I feel so Inspired after hearing your experiences and accomplishments.

[@amypoff8589]

You are an inspiration. Don’t ever let anyone tell you that you are disabled. You are amazing!!

[@TiggiTheWillful]

Please don’t erase Maisie’s disability. I Have Cerebral Palsy and at least for me, while I’ve never ‘felt ‘ disabled, it informs everything I am and it is part of me. I know you meant it positively but telling someone ‘they aren’t disabled’ just because they cope well in an able bodied world and do amazing things, really cheapens the journey that our disabilities take us on as people. We ARE disabled at its part of what makes us amazing.

[@amypoff8589]

@@TiggiTheWillful she said in the video that being called disabled hurt her. That’s why I said that. She is ABLE to do anything she puts her mind to and ppl use DISABILITY as a way to treat her as less than human which she is not

[@davidelle6702]

Dude I feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Such an adorable and inspiring video

[@jeremycarpenter5550]

She is very insightful and talented .

[@GloryDaze73]

I love her work! It's really good and very inspirational. I love the combination of raw strengh and fragility. 😍😍😍

[@blmchenhippie]

What a wonderful person 🙂

[@pipparussell1763]

Stunning work. 😍

[@natiafoote]

I loved your story Maisie 💕

[@blumberg1982]

Congratulations to the two of you on becoming parents!!! And congrats on your success!

[@123stephm]

I love this story. Maisie such an inspiration. Keep being you!!❤️❤️

[@shelleysmith6342]

Your incredible maise your art is fantastic ty for your wonderful story and thank you for sharing your incredible family with me .your lovely xxxxxxxxooooooo

[@paulawoods7454]

Proud of you Maisie, you're a superstar. I always knew you would achieve your dreams ❤️

[@sunsetamor302]

Thank you. This was so beautiful. So inspiring 🙏❤️

[@jeremycarpenter5550]

She will make a great mom.

[@WVgirl1959]

My daughter who has a rare bone marrow disease called P and H recently was pregnant. They took the baby at 29 weeks and he was diagnosed with PVL, so he will have some type of disability. But Mama will love him.

[@Glyphiiics]

So great full for being recommended this channel and video 🙏 amazing story !

[@mysticmiserly7732]

Loved this so much , Maisie is 😍

[@caraghlumpp1068]

Happy birthday beautiful you sound perfectly normal to me!

[@caraghlumpp1068]

Thanks for the like Be safe God-bless Stay happy and positive and healthy 😊 ☺!

[@Khak1]

wow! shes such an inspiration

[@dianesquires9987]

Beautiful works! I think I should go back painting again…. Hopefully next year.

[@caraghlumpp1068]

I am deeply sorry for your loss

[@hermanwhite2598]

That's good painting

[@WVgirl1959]

I would love for her to be my friend. My grandson was born early with PVL but we do not know yet how he will be affected.

[@david-stewart]

So talented!

[@dlanska]

What a wonderful and beautiful young lady. I am so happy for her happiness (if that sentence makes any sense at all).

[@lrindenbaum]

Lovely

[@Thinkin_inkan]

Maisie, congratulations!

[@ajohnson1189]

Shine on beautiful lady

[@shawntanac3172]

❤️

[@mabalyam765]

❤️🙏🏽❤️

[@alexandermatthewsmusic]

What a beautiful family

[@swallowedinthesea11]

Her art would fit in well with the The Evil Within and Silent Hill games.

[@hermanwhite2598]

You are so beautiful

[@sandralowery4618]

I, about the same as u I’m a painter. Like u Have a speech de felt like u can drive like u . I had 2 strokes so survived believe or not I.m in my 60$ now.

[@christopherantonio3612]

They should make a movie based on her life.

[@joycew3086]

Her disability is very mild. She also very beautiful.

[@jinimurray4090]

Maisie-- I love you❣️ You have many gifts from God! He has made you amazing! He has given you special gifts My mum was an artist too. She has died, too. How would you like to meet the One Who wants to paint through you, Who made everything? He is real alive -- seek Him with all your heart and you will find Him. Then allow Him, as your loving relationship grows, to paint through you. Read Bible (?avoid all religions clubs or organisations) I have a gallery. I’m learning to paint, too now. Every blessing to you, Maisie -- love Mama jini

[@patriciamoscato6586]

Can I email u

[@endtimeawakening5557]

You're so precious Maisie! And an amazing inspiration! Your talent is incredible as well. I hope that life shows you more and more amazing things with an incredibly blessed future!!! ❤🙏❤