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42-year-old John Bramblitt lost his sight when he was 30. Caters News Agency
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He may have lost his vision, but he’s never lost his artistic sense.

John Bramblitt’s epilepsy, which started when he was just 11 years old, forced him to slowly go blind over two decades.

By the time he turned 30, he had completely lost his eyesight. But at 42, Bramblitt hasn’t let his vision impairment stop him from doing what he loves — painting.

“I began painting because I wanted to reconnect with people — to let people know even though I have epilepsy, even though I am blind, I’m still me in here,” Bramblitt told Caters News Agency.

The Texas native uses fabric paint that has raised edges, allowing him to use his hands to connect lines and complete beautiful paintings.

“When I lost my sight, I began to learn how to use senses in new ways to accomplish tasks I was used to doing with my eyes,” he said.

Bramblitt perfected his technique over the past 10 years, bringing stunning images to life — like a cowboy riding off into a Texas sunset and butterflies flying through a spring field, Caters reported.

“The recognition my painting and workshops has brought has meant more connections with an incredible number of brilliant people from all over,” he said.

“It gives me a great optimism for the future.”

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