Keith Jansz
Mouth Painter
Keith Jansz was born in London in 1961. At the age of ten Keith won the school art competition, but athletics and football dominated his life.
In 1995 Keith broke his neck in a car accident which left him paralysed from the chest down. He spent the next seven months in Stoke Mandeville Hospital before coming home to adjust to a new way of life.
A gift of the Mouth and Foot Painters Association book 'Painters First' inspired him to meet Trevor Wells who encouraged him to start painting by mouth. Such was his determination that Keith progressed rapidly, surprising even himself.
Keith enjoys painting landscapes, colourful still life and figures. His home has been adapted to meet his needs and includes a studio where he paints.
Keith Jansz was born in London in 1961. At the age of ten Keith won the school art competition, but athletics and football dominated his life.
In 1995 Keith broke his neck in a car accident which left him paralysed from the chest down. He spent the next seven months in Stoke Mandeville Hospital before coming home to adjust to a new way of life.
A gift of the Mouth and Foot Painters Association book 'Painters First' inspired him to meet Trevor Wells who encouraged him to start painting by mouth. Such was his determination that Keith progressed rapidly, surprising even himself.
Keith enjoys painting landscapes, colourful still life and figures. His home has been adapted to meet his needs and includes a studio where he paints.
