The artwork featured on My MFPA Shop is created by members of the international Mouth and Foot Painting Artists organisation. These professional artists paint using their mouth or feet, often after losing the use of their hands due to illness, injury or a congenital condition. Through dedication, practice and extraordinary perseverance, they have developed the techniques needed to create artwork that is both technically impressive and emotionally expressive.
Today, Mouth and Foot Painting Artists work across a wide range of styles and subjects, from detailed landscapes and florals to contemporary and illustrative pieces. Their artwork is reproduced on cards, calendars, prints and lifestyle products around the world, allowing people everywhere to enjoy and share their creativity.
Behind every product in My MFPA Shop is the work of a remarkable artist and a story of determination, talent and artistic passion.
Ann Lund Wahlberg
Ann Lund Wahlberg began painting with her mouth from an early age and later became a member of the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists.Her work spans people, landscapes and florals, as well as abstract pieces rich in symbolism, created across watercolour, acrylic and mixed media.
Born without arms, Antje Kratz paints with her right foot and became a full member of the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists in 1988. Her work focuses on still life and Italian landscapes, recognised for their confident and expressive style.
Elodie Cazes discovered mouth painting during rehabilitation following a spinal injury in her youth. Now a full member of the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists, she creates acrylic works inspired by New Zealand landscapes, animals and florals.
After a swimming accident in 1975, Brom Wikstrom began painting with his mouth and went on to become a full member of the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists.Working mainly in watercolour, his art is known for its clarity and strong composition, and has been recognised internationally.
Following a spinal cord injury in 2004, Florin Anghel discovered mouth painting during rehabilitation and went on to develop a realistic artistic style in oils. Inspired by nature, his work often features people and wild animals, brought to life through vivid colour and light.
Following a diving accident in 1989, Grant Philip began painting with his mouth and later received a Student Scholarship from the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists. Alongside his artistic work, he has represented NZ internationally in disability sport and remains passionate about creativity, sport and community involvement.
After a life-changing accident in 1996, Jin Hyun Song discovered mouth painting and later became an Associate Member of the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists. Working in watercolour and oils, his paintings are inspired by flowers and the landscapes of South Korea.
After a life-changing injury at 24, Itzhak Adir became a mouth painter and later a full member of the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists. His work focuses on still life and landscapes, known for their rich colour and strong technique, and has been exhibited internationally.
Michael J. Monaco (1963–2021) was an American artist who became a mouth painter after a spinal cord injury at age 16.Known for his warmth, humour and determination, he built a full and impactful life, inspiring those around him through both his art and his advocacy.
Grant Sharman began painting with his mouth in 1980 under the guidance of renowned artist Bruce Hopkins and later became a full member of the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists.Working mainly in acrylics and watercolours, he creates realistic works spanning landscapes, florals, transport themes and still life.
Lars Hollerer began painting with his mouth following a life-changing accident in 1991.Now a full member of the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists, he creates modern and abstract works in oil and ink, with influences ranging from Cézanne to naïve art.
Lorena Guarise began painting with her mouth in 1995, following early encouragement from an art professor. She suffers from multiple encephalopathy (a brain disorder) and, as a result, cannot move her arms or legs. Her work explores real and surreal themes in vivid colour, and she has held several solo exhibitions.
After a life-changing accident in 2000, Nancy Hall taught herself to paint with her mouth, encouraged by her children.She now creates watercolour works focused on florals and abstract themes, and has exhibited her art at various shows.
Following a motorbike accident in 2004, Riccardo Bossi began painting with his mouth during rehabilitation & later received a scholarship from the Mouth & Foot Painting Artists. His expressive work explores emotion & personal reflection, using colour & movement to translate inner feeling onto canvas.
Simon Rigg (1954–2021) became a mouth painter after a life-changing accident left him quadriplegic at the age of 28.Inspired by nature and the Australian landscape, he created detailed and expressive works and remained dedicated to painting throughout his life.
Somchi Doungkew was born with no arms and no right leg and grew up in extremely poor conditions. His interest in mouth painting awakened after he had got in touch with the publishing company in Thailand. He has since been striving to become a recognised artist and a respected member of society. The mouth painter prefers motifs from his native country.
Born in Brazil with arthrogryposis, Terezinha Fernandes discovered a love of painting from an early age, inspired by her mother’s artwork. Known as “Tetê”, she has exhibited her colourful and expressive work both nationally and internationally.
Born without arms, Tom Yendell learned to paint using his mouth and went on to study at Brighton College of Art.Now a full member and President of the Board of MFPA, his bold, precise work is inspired by nature. In 2025, he was awarded an OBE for his services.
