“Everyone has been very understanding and patient with me throughout the course and I would like to thank them for giving me this opportunity. It has given me great confidence going forward. I have learned Art is for everyone regardless of ability or disability.”

Jonathan Stephens, Connecting Artists 2022 Participant.

My name is Jonathan Stephens and I am a 37 year old man from Waterford.

I moved to St Patrick’s Centre in Kilkenny in 1997 which was a residential campus. The campus was closed last year and I moved to a House in the community. I'm really enjoying living there and I am embracing being part of the community.

I love my Family, friends and get great inspiration from them. I also love current affairs and news channels and am currently following the war in Ukraine which I based my piece around.

I read a lot of news papers and love paining with Acrylics and Water Colours. I am highlighting my support for Ukraine through my art work and wishing the people of Ukraine the best for the future.

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