Ahhhh … finally the weekend! Two days off from the office grind, time to go out and shop and … oh, wait a minute … sigh. The weekend. But, I hope to start the weekend by bringing a bit of awe and a smile to your face today, for I have discovered a remarkable artist and I think you will be amazed!
Fateme Hamami Nasrabadi is a 31-year-old Iranian artist who has done some amazing paintings, including portraits of her favorite celebrities, including Portuguese football player, Cristiano Ronaldo …
My own preference are the ones with critters (surprised, aren’t you?) …
What you might not guess from looking at her art is that Fateme is paralyzed over 85% of her body, her limbs misshapen and largely of no use, and her art is done using only one foot!
Besides her favorite football icons, such as Lionel Messi and Iranian star Ali Daei, Fatemeh has painted many other national and world-famous celebrities, such as Iranian actors Mehran Modiri, Dariush Arjomand, Jamshid Mashayekhi, Parviz Parastui, iconic comedian Charlie Chaplin, and pop star Selena Gomez among others.
“I love face painting. When I want to draw a portrait, I start with a curve and round the human face for the begining to design. This is the law of face painting. The biggest challenge for me is that I have 85% disability and that makes it very difficult for me to paint. I only work with one of my legs. I have been interested in painting and drawing since I was a child and I tried very hard to get here! I am happy and thankful that my efforts were worth it and now I am happy that I did not disappoint. I want to become so famous that everyone who comes to Iran comes to me and see my work.”
It comes as no surprise that Fateme has held many exhibitions of her works in and around Tehran. Her ultimate dream is to own an art gallery of her own and become world famous. My guess is she’s well on her way, with nearly 100,000 followers on Instagram and her painting of Ronaldo having received widespread media attention.
Folks … I tell you, I’ve got two perfectly (well, relatively) good hands, functional eyes, can walk wherever I need to on my two relatively good legs, and I could not come close to drawing as Ms. Nasrabadi does. This afternoon, I left off a few of the house chores I normally do on Friday because I was tired and in a bit of pain. Damn, do I feel like a wuss now! Next time any of us think about saying we “can’t” do something for whatever reason, perhaps we should remember Fateme Hamami Nasrabadi and the odds she has overcome to create such beautiful art.
Now go find something fun to do and have a happy weekend, my friends!
Thank you so much for posting this beautiful woman and her art work. She is an inspiration and so talented.
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WOW! That’s all I can muster. She blows me away!!!
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I know! Me too! Glad you enjoyed it!
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Amazing, Jill. Thank you.
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She is, indeed! I’m inspired!
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Thank you for sharing this very amazing story, Jill! Unbelievable! These are very professional paintings, she is a great artist. I am honoured getting knowledge about. Michael
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I’m glad you enjoyed seeing Ms. Nasrabadi’s art … she is amazing, isn’t she? I cannot draw or paint even with my hands, let alone my foot!
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She is wonderful, and it unbelievable you can do this with feet painting too. What efforts, but also great aptitude. Thank you for sharing, Jill!
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Thank you for sharing!!.. “The only thing that stands between you and your dream is the will to try and the belief that it is actually possible.” – Joel Brown
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Great quote … the first is easy, the second more difficult!
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“If you think you can, you can. And if you think you can’t, you’re right”. (Mary Kay Ash)…. 🙂 🙂
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Remarkable person!
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Definitely awesome! Such perseverance!
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Exceptional, Jill. —- Suzanne
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Isn’t she, though!
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I have zero artistic talent, and yet this lady draws beautiful works with her foot. This tells me that talent exists in the mind and doesn’t need much to find expression, if one is determined enough.
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I think you are right, my friend. And, I think we each have our forte. My granddaughter is very artistic, my daughter is musically gifted, and I’ve always said I had no innate talent. Until a few years ago when I figured out that I can string words together that people will actually read! I’m still hoping to write a book one day, but … who knows?
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Go for it, if you’re up to the challenge of getting published. I think you’re a very good writer.
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Thanks Tippy! Perhaps someday.
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WOW!! Extraordinary. Many thanks for this. It helps us put things into perspective, doesn’t it?
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It certainly does, my friend! We complain about the little things … and just look what somebody who does the most she can with what she has is doing meanwhile! I was so amazed!
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Wow! Just – Wow!
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Yep, that sums it up!
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That’s absolutely brilliant.
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I thought so too!!!
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An amazing artist–an amazing woman–an amazing human being. But don’t feel ashamed , Jill, we each do what we can. And Fatemeh Hamami Nasrabadi can!
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She is indeed … the gold standard! Well, sometimes I am lazy, but then I see what she has done and … it doesn’t hurt for me to give myself a good swift kick every now and then … gets me back on the right track!
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I’ve seen plenty of mouth and foot painters who are very talented but Hamami has proved herself to be an exceptional artist
Cwtch
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Absolutely … to have overcome so much and do such brilliant work!
Cwtch
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