The art of painting is generally thought of as a profession for those who can see clearly. Artists value their eyes as much as they do their lives. However, what happens when you can't see? I stumbled on this website http://bramblitt.net/ , where such an artist creates breathtaking work without the ability to see his subjects. When I saw his gallery of paintings my jaw dropped. His sense of design reflects the tactile relationship he has with the canvas and paints. The fact that he cannot see what he is painting makes the feat that much more remarkable.
This brings up many questions. Does an artist need to see in order to effectively convey what they need to on canvas? I think not. All a painter needs is an imagination and the willingness to express that vision rather than constantly depending on the subject matter in front of you. The only drawback I see to this is that the person creating the works will not be able to fully appreciate them. In the end, no one but the audience will be able to actually see the paintings. This in of itself requires a certain selflessness, with the mentality of contributing something that can inspire the world.
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