On January 17, 1947, I, Rick Hohn was born with cerebral palsy that seriously affected my arms and legs as well as speech. However, I didn't let the disability stop myself!
Besides working for DynaVox Technologies and being an associate pastor for Winds of Harvest in San Marcos, CA, I enjoy painting pictures.
After the invention of a headband 15 years later, my mother tried taping a paintbrush to my head stylus. Besides being able to type to communicate more effectively, I learned how to paint in water colors doing traditional impressionistic landscapes.
I didn't take his artistic ability seriously, however, in the 1980’s when I sold two paintings for $75.00 apiece. To further his talent, the enthusiastic young man started taking art class from Roy Herwick, a prominent artist in Los Angeles.
Under Herwick's instructions, I first did traditional, impressionistic oil-color paintings. Then I changed from traditional landscapes to my own personal style. My works of art are of people with their disabilities and their victorious struggles in life such as getting off the floor.
Enjoy browsing through my artwork and click on the thumbnails for descriptions of the pieces. If you are interested in purchasing a painting, please email me
My Life
