Art of Hope Gallery of Hope Welcome Page by Tony Ryals Mouth Artist

Tony Ryals
Drawings and paintings by using only his Mouth.

I'm a Freelance Artist with a Positive DiFF-Ability-not a disability. See a DiFF-Ability shows what can be done if you always remember, and never forget ! especially through challenging or tough times of our lives to ---

"Never Give Up"

          "I feel that a Disability is giving into your problems, and always needing help. However, a DiFF-Ability shows that we all have the chance to Give and Offer others Help. Think about it! What have you been striving to become in your life lately? A Needer or a Giver?

          The American Dream is to have freedom enough to earn your own way through life, and prosper from your own works. This is what I am doing with my Art from the Heart

          When my health and other conditions allow me to, I travel giving live demonstrations of my painting by mouth. These pictures, when shown at art exhibitions sell for at least $38.88! That's for an 8X10 print. Customers actually get to watch me in person, using my mouth autographing and dating each print to whomever they want. I will do exactly the sa;me to your art, (except the in person part).

           Since I am not paying for high rental spaces at shows or malls, and no hotel and gas cost, all of my 8X10 signed and dated Lithographs will start at just $24.00 including S&H. Multiple items receive discounts on S&H

          The best feeling I get is when buyers purchase more than one painting. This builds up my Hopes, Dreams, and Ego!

           I sometimes, (actually most of the time), try to hide little Turtles and small smiley faces in most of my art. Turtles are my favorite animal next to the dolphin; to me they symbolize long life with an indomitable determination to get where they want to be. Like Me, turtles are soft, lovable, huggable and very romantic. We both have a hard shell to protect us from the harsh things or crap that people and life can throw at us, allowing us to remain soft, gentle, lovable and very creative at Heart.

           These acrylic paintings are usually painted on stretch canvas, canvas panels, or Masonite. Usually I start out with a rough sketch to get the composition and the inspired design just right. After that I go to the background working my way to the foreground. Lastly all the finite detail and highlighting special features are added, using bold brilliant colors, one stroke at a time, I usually paint small pieces from a 5 X 7, average size is 8X10, 11X14, 16X20, 20 X 24,to a 22X28 but I have created pieces of original art as large as my Mouth of the South which could reach a whopping 5' feet x 8' feet. That could only be done by rotating the canvas around on all four sides for me to reach every inch of that huge canvas. "I feel there's no paintings to large or to small for me to do. My life and time are devoted to adding beauty and feeling to this world". Much detail and endless time has been put into this acrylic painting, this is truely a unique collector's item.

           My works are truly conversational pieces. I hope that my artwork will be a treasured item that when visitors come to your home or business, it draws the most attention. It is my Hope that your guest will notice all the intricate detail in the painting, and be shown the positive story on the back, about myself, and the theme of "Never Give Up!"
Each one is individually Mouth signed by Me, the actual artist.
Because a very rare birth defect called Arthogryposis left my arms and legs virtually useless. part of my story is on the back of each picture, plus I provide a nice photo of me painting by Mouth. In addition, if you request I can personalize it by autographing and dating the art on the back to whom ever you please. What an Uplifting, Inspiring, and GREAT Gift. This is truly a rare opportunity of a lifetime. So come on, motivate yourself and someone very, very special!

           These pictures all come UnFramed, the actual image is 8 X 10 on High Quality Paper. Ready to be mounted in your own favorite frame to match that personnal decor and taste. I can make each one slightly different, by adding hidden items or slightly changing colors.

These are my own Original Designs, Painting, Drawings and Ideas. That I personally created by putting different paint brushes in my Mouth. Many of my pictures have taken as long as 3 months to complete. So needless to say my originals cost much more. Think about this, What would three months of your time at work be worth? It's amazing how some people put framed artwork on a different level than say writing or music. For example, who really expects to get the author's original hand written manuscripts? But a signed copy of his book is truly more valuable. Music collectors don't expect to own the one and only soundtrack, but an autographed album is really special. As for my art I would be honored to sell you a unique individually Mouth-signed lithograph which this is, or an exceptional, creative Original.Either way all my Art is from my Heart and soul. Whats in you heart?

           I also specialize in Seascapes, Country scenes, Southwestern scenes, Wildlife, Marine life. I also love to create commissioned Artwork requests-, like Peoples Homes, Boats, or a Favorite Vacation place etc... Ships, Boats, Sailboats, especially Fishing scenes or sometimes even your very own Adorable Pets.

"If I can do all this with no use of my arms and legs!.. Well whats your Excuse??"

Let my Art of Hope be a True Gift of Hope

Please just contact me for more information. @
artbymouth@yahoo.com

As long as I don't get the Hiccups the paintings come out great. One time I tried to paint a horse, but got the Hiccups, and ended up creating a Camel, Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha :)~