What Are Mouth and Foot Painting Artists?

Many people are surprised the first time they hear about Mouth and Foot Painting Artists. The idea that someone can create detailed paintings without using their hands can seem almost impossible at first.

Yet around the world there are talented professional artists who do exactly that.

Mouth and Foot Painting Artists are individuals who paint using their mouth or their feet, often because they were born without the use of their arms or lost the use of their hands through illness or injury. Over time they develop specialised techniques that allow them to create beautiful, detailed and expressive artwork.

For mouth painters, the brush is held between the teeth and guided using careful head and neck movement. Foot painters, on the other hand, use their feet and toes to control the brush. Both techniques require an extraordinary amount of practice, balance and patience to master.

What is perhaps most remarkable is that many of these artists go on to build professional careers. Their work is exhibited, collected and reproduced on a wide range of products including greeting cards, calendars, books and prints.

The international organisation VDMFK / Mouth and Foot Painting Artists was founded to support these artists and ensure they are able to earn a living from their work. Rather than relying on charity, the organisation helps artists develop their skills and share their artwork with people around the world.

Today the artwork created by these remarkable individuals appears in homes, offices and gifts across many countries.

At MyMFPAShop, we are proud to share their artwork in a new way. Through print-on-demand products, these original designs can be enjoyed on everything from wall art to homewares and everyday items.

Each piece begins as a real painting created by a real artist. And behind every artwork is a story of creativity, persistence and remarkable talent.