Autistic Artist Malachi Inspired by Comic Book Art and Animated Films

Art by Malachi

By Malachi Schmidt

Art by Malachi
Art by Malachi

I am inspired by comic book art and animated films like “into the spiderverse” and other artist’s work, like Van Gogh and Picasso.

Art by Malachi
Art by Malachi

My mom is an artist and I started drawing with her at a young age , but I have not had any formal training.

Art by Malachi
Art by Malachi

I have participated in art walks, our local farmers market, drawing the dogs I see there.

Malachi Pet Portrait
Art by Malachi

I have had art shows at the Riverwalk art center and in 2017 I went to Philadelphia with my Gramma and drew portraits during an event there which was awesome. Also in 2017, I got to meet one of my favorite artists, Ping Lian. We created art together at a special event for the Treffert Center.

I drew his portrait and gave it to him, and he gave me one of his drawings.

I use drawing as a way to connect with people, and create my own world.

Art By Malachi
Art by Malachi

Malachi Schmidt, 18 year old savant artist resides in Fond du lac Wisconsin, draws and paints anything from commissioned pet portraits, to influential people in history.

Malachi’s experience growing up with autism gives him a unique perspective and voice that comes through his art in an unmistakable style, while abstract, somehow captures the true essence of his subjects that others might miss.

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